Christian Melodies: A Selection of Hymns and Tunes Designed for Social and Private Worship in the Lecture-room and the FamilyGeorge Barrell Cheever, Joseph E. Sweetser |
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... beneath thy spreading wings , Till the dark cloud be over - blown . 2. Up to the heavens I send my cry , The Lord will my desires perform ; He sends his angels from the sky , And saves me from the threatening storm . 3. High o'er the ...
... beneath thy spreading wings , Till the dark cloud be over - blown . 2. Up to the heavens I send my cry , The Lord will my desires perform ; He sends his angels from the sky , And saves me from the threatening storm . 3. High o'er the ...
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... Beneath the shadow of thy wings . 2. Forgive me , Lord , for thy dear Son , The ills which I this day have done ; That with the world , myself , and thee , I , ere I sleep , at peace may be . 3. Teach me to live that I may dread The ...
... Beneath the shadow of thy wings . 2. Forgive me , Lord , for thy dear Son , The ills which I this day have done ; That with the world , myself , and thee , I , ere I sleep , at peace may be . 3. Teach me to live that I may dread The ...
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... Beneath a weight of woes oppressed , I come to thee , my God , for rest . 2. Now , from thy throne of bliss above , Shed down a look of heavenly love ; That balm shall sweeten all my pain , And bid my soul rejoice again . 3. By thy ...
... Beneath a weight of woes oppressed , I come to thee , my God , for rest . 2. Now , from thy throne of bliss above , Shed down a look of heavenly love ; That balm shall sweeten all my pain , And bid my soul rejoice again . 3. By thy ...
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... beneath the skies , How transient every earthly bliss ; How slender all the fondest ties That bind us to a world like this . 2. The evening cloud , the morning dew , The withering grass , the fading flower , Of earthly hopes are emblems ...
... beneath the skies , How transient every earthly bliss ; How slender all the fondest ties That bind us to a world like this . 2. The evening cloud , the morning dew , The withering grass , the fading flower , Of earthly hopes are emblems ...
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... beneath The shades of overspreading death , Revive at his first dawning light , And deserts blossom at the sight . 4. The saints shall flourish in his days , Dressed in the robes of joy and praise ; Peace , like a river , from his ...
... beneath The shades of overspreading death , Revive at his first dawning light , And deserts blossom at the sight . 4. The saints shall flourish in his days , Dressed in the robes of joy and praise ; Peace , like a river , from his ...
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adore almighty angels behold beneath bless blest bliss blood breast breath C. M. Watts cheer Christ comfort crown darkness day of wonders Dear Lord death DUNDEE dwell earth endless eternal everlasting eyes faith Father fear forgive give glorious glory shine God's gracious grief guilt hand hast hear heart heaven heavenly HEBRON hell holy Holy Spirit hope hour humble HYMN impart Jesus King let thy light live love divine mercy mercy-seat MERIBAH mortal ne'er o'er OLMUTZ pain pardon peace Pratt's Coll pray prayer precious precious blood proclaim promise Redeemer reign rejoice rest righteousness rise sacred saints salvation Saviour seek sing sinners sins skies song sorrows soul sound sovereign STONEFIELD sweet tears thee thine thou art thy grace thy love thy name thy praise thy Spirit thy throne thy word tongue trembling trust truth UXBRIDGE voice Wesley wilt wings wonders wrath
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Page 129 - Jesus, I my cross have taken, All to leave and follow Thee; Naked, poor, despised, forsaken, Thou, from hence, my all shalt be. Perish every fond ambition, All I've sought, or hoped, or known; Yet how rich is my condition! God and heaven are still my own.
Page 130 - LOVE divine, all love excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down ! Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown.
Page 28 - The light of truth to us display, And make us know and choose thy way ; Plant holy fear in every heart, That we from God may ne'er depart.
Page 196 - AM I a soldier of the cross? A follower of the Lamb ? And shall I fear to own his cause, Or blush to speak his name?
Page 211 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Page 237 - Thus far the Lord has led me on; Thus far hie pow'r pro - longs my days ; ~r 1 4-Q ¥*. i : <У. WATTS THUS far the Lord lias led me on ; Thus far his power prolongs my days ; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorial of his grace.
Page 42 - WHEN all thy mercies, O my God, My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view. I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Page 201 - Strong in the Lord of Hosts, And in his mighty power : Who in the strength of Jesus trusts Is more than conqueror.
Page 97 - COME, Holy Spirit, come ! Let Thy bright beams arise ; Dispel the sorrow from our minds, The darkness from our eyes. 2 Revive our drooping faith, Our doubts and fears remove, And kindle in our breasts the flame Of never-dying love. 3 Convince us of our sin ; Then lead to Jesus' blood, And to our wondering view reveal The secret love of God.
Page 95 - High as the heavens are raised, Above the ground we tread, So far the riches of his grace Our highest thoughts exceed.