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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... 5. Lord , let my heart forever share The bliss of thy paternal care : ' Tis heaven on earth , ' tis heaven above , To see thy face , and sing thy love . Kenn . ROCKINGHAM . L. M. L. MASON . 3 @ # CONSECRATION TO GOD . 11.
... 5. Lord , let my heart forever share The bliss of thy paternal care : ' Tis heaven on earth , ' tis heaven above , To see thy face , and sing thy love . Kenn . ROCKINGHAM . L. M. L. MASON . 3 @ # CONSECRATION TO GOD . 11.
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... bliss . 4. Now , to the shining realms above , I stretch my hands , and glance my eyes : O , for the pinions of a dove , To bear me to the upper skies ! 5. There , from the bosom of my God , Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would ...
... bliss . 4. Now , to the shining realms above , I stretch my hands , and glance my eyes : O , for the pinions of a dove , To bear me to the upper skies ! 5. There , from the bosom of my God , Oceans of endless pleasure roll ; There would ...
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... bliss ; And swift as time fulfils its round , We to that final doom are bound . 3. What countless millions of mankind Have left this fleeting world behind All gone ! but where ? ah ! pause and see— Gone to a long eternity ! 4. Sinner ...
... bliss ; And swift as time fulfils its round , We to that final doom are bound . 3. What countless millions of mankind Have left this fleeting world behind All gone ! but where ? ah ! pause and see— Gone to a long eternity ! 4. Sinner ...
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... 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 divine , transforming power , My ruined nature now restore ; And let my life and temper shine , In blest ...
... 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 divine , transforming power , My ruined nature now restore ; And let my life and temper shine , In blest ...
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... 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 true- The glory of a passing hour . 3. But ...
... 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 true- The glory of a passing hour . 3. But ...
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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.