A Selection of Hymns: Designed as a Supplement to the "Psalms and Hymns" of the Presbyterian Church |
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... sacred song . Under the head of " PRIVATE DEVOTION , " there will be found a choice variety of Hymns adapted to the closet —many of which , as being of irregular or unusual Metres , are designed for reading only , not singing . To guard ...
... sacred song . Under the head of " PRIVATE DEVOTION , " there will be found a choice variety of Hymns adapted to the closet —many of which , as being of irregular or unusual Metres , are designed for reading only , not singing . To guard ...
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... Sacred Head now wounded : " or of Montgomery's all but inspired para- phrase of the 72d Psalm , " Hail to the Lord's Anointed ? " In these and similar cases , it has been thought better to leave it to the occasion to suggest the number ...
... Sacred Head now wounded : " or of Montgomery's all but inspired para- phrase of the 72d Psalm , " Hail to the Lord's Anointed ? " In these and similar cases , it has been thought better to leave it to the occasion to suggest the number ...
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... sacred floor . 2 With joy shall I behold the day , That calls my thirsting soul away , — To dwell among the blest ! For lo ! my great Redeemer's power Unfolds the everlasting door , And leads me to his rest ! 3 E'en now , to my ...
... sacred floor . 2 With joy shall I behold the day , That calls my thirsting soul away , — To dwell among the blest ! For lo ! my great Redeemer's power Unfolds the everlasting door , And leads me to his rest ! 3 E'en now , to my ...
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... Informed by thee , with sacred awe My heart shall meditate thy law ; And with celestial wisdom filled , To thee its full obedience yield . L. M. L. M. 3 Give me to know thy words aright , Thy 33 THE SCRIPTURES . 34 , 35 .
... Informed by thee , with sacred awe My heart shall meditate thy law ; And with celestial wisdom filled , To thee its full obedience yield . L. M. L. M. 3 Give me to know thy words aright , Thy 33 THE SCRIPTURES . 34 , 35 .
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... sacred courts , Where glory dwells , and joy resorts , To notes divine I'll tune the song , And praise shall flow from every tongue . 54 THE LORD'S DAY . Auspicious Morn . 1 AWAKE , ye saints , awake ! And hail this sacred day : In ...
... sacred courts , Where glory dwells , and joy resorts , To notes divine I'll tune the song , And praise shall flow from every tongue . 54 THE LORD'S DAY . Auspicious Morn . 1 AWAKE , ye saints , awake ! And hail this sacred day : In ...
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adore angels behold bless blest breast bright cheer Christ crown darkness dear death divine dwell earth eternal everlasting everlasting love evermore eyes faith Father fear Friend give glorious God the Father gracious grief hail Hallelujah happy happy day hath hear thy heart heaven heavenly heavenly host Holy Ghost Holy Spirit honour hope Hosanna hour humble Hymns impart Jesus joyful King Lamb Lamb of God let thy light live Lord love divine morning night o'er pain pardon peace pray prayer Redeemer reign rejoice rest righteousness sacred saints salvation Saviour shine sing sinners sins skies song Songs of praise sorrow soul strength sweet tears thee thou art thou hast thou wilt thy face thy glory thy grace thy hand thy love thy mercy thy name thy praise thy presence thy Spirit thy throne thy word trust truth voice weary worship ye saints
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Page 174 - I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, — Nearer to Thee ! There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven, All that Thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, — Nearer to Thee...
Page 272 - Kings shall fall down before Him, And gold and incense bring ; All nations shall adore Him, His praise all people sing ; For He shall have dominion O'er river, sea, and shore, Far as the eagle's pinion Or dove's light wing can soar, For Him shall prayer unceasing And daily vows ascend, His kingdom still increasing, A kingdom without end.
Page 271 - HAIL to the Lord's Anointed, Great David's greater Son ! Hail, in the time appointed, His reign on earth begun ! He comes to break oppression, To set the captive free, To take away transgression, And rule in equity.
Page 174 - Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me; Still all my song shall be. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
Page 92 - JESUS, thy blood and righteousness My beauty are, my glorious dress ; 'Midst flaming worlds in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head.
Page 127 - Just as I am — and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come...
Page 358 - When the soft dews of kindly sleep My wearied eyelids gently steep, Be my last thought, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast.
Page 448 - SERVANT of God, well done ! Rest from thy loved employ ; The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy. The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame, He fell, — but felt no fear.
Page 411 - Thy will be done ! 3 Should pining sickness waste away My life in premature decay, My Father, still I strive to say, — Thy will be done ! 4 If but my fainting heart be blest With Thy sweet Spirit for its guest, My God, to Thee I leave the rest : Thy will be done...
Page 169 - WAKE, my soul, stretch every nerve, •'*• And press with vigor on : A heavenly race demands thy zeal, And an immortal crown. 2 A cloud of witnesses around Hold thee in full survey : Forget the steps already trod, And onward urge thy way. 3...