Standard Plantation Melodies and Revival Songs 1-50
INDEX:
1. Don't You Hear Jerusalem Mourn? (Jerusalem Mourn; Jerusalem Mourning)
2. I Want to be a Soldier
3. I have a Little Time, 't ain't very Long
4. He took my Feet out of the Mire and Clay (I'm So Glad)
5. Let us Cheer the Wearied Traveler (Cheer The Weary Traveler; Let Us Cheer The Weary Traveler)
6. Go and Tell Jesus
7. My Friends and Neighbors, Far and Near
8. My Lord, this Union
9. A Little More Faith In Jesus
10. He Set my Soul Free
11. Love-feast in Heaven To-day
12. Didn't Old Pharaoh get Lost?
13. Out on the Ocean Sailing (A Home Beyond The Tide- Bradbury 1863- ?)
14. I'll Blow the Gospel Trumpet
15. Our Lamps are Burning
16. Go thou And Prophecy
17. Sinners, Sinners, Don't You See
18. My God Delivered Daniel
19. O, You Must be a Lover of the Lord
20. Why Gilead is a Healing Balm
21. 'Most Done Lingering Here
22. Come Now, My Dear Brethren
23. Little Children, You'd Better Believe
24. Don't You Grieve after Me
25. Ressurection of Christ
26. Christian Warfare
27. Golden City
28. The Martyr's Deliverance
29. The Old Ark
30. The Tree of Life (You Got a Right to the Tree of Life)
31. Perfect In Jesus
32. Coming of the Savior
33. Trust in the Promise
34. Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
35. Lis'ning All the Night
36. The Lonesome Graveyard (Before This Time Another Year)
37. Sing It Out With a Shout
38. Will You Open Your Hearts and Let the Master in?
39. The Holy War
40. Make Ready
41. Let Thy Kingdom, Blessed Savior
42. What is it to be a Christian?
43. The Life-boat
44. We Are Toiling up the Way
45. Shout, Shout, You are Free
46. Missionary's Departure
47. Christian Prospect
48. The Dying Christian
49. Beautiful Zion
50. How Happy are They
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1. Don't You Hear Jerusalem Mourn?
W.L. Muir; Luke 2:7 C.M.
1. When Jesus Christ came down from Heaven,
To make salvation plain,
He made his way to the earth abroad,
To raise poor fallen man.
Chorus: Hallelujah, don't you hear Jerusalem mourn?
Don't you hear Jerusalem mourn?
Hallelujah, don't you hear Jerusalem mourn?
O don't you hear Jerusalem mourn? (Repeat.)
2. When Jesus Christ was an infant babe,
He lay in Mary's arm,
All in the stable of Bethlehem,
And the beasts did keep him warm.
3. When Jesus Christ was twelve years old
He was a missionary, too.
Why, he talked to the lawyers and doctors so,
They could n't tell what to do.
4 When Jesus Christ grew up to be a man,
He went about doing good;
He was the Savior of mankind,
And that was understood.
5 The Book of Revelation
God has to us revealed;
The mystery of salvation,
And the book of Seven Seals.
6 Now, the way this book was opened
John plainly doth inform;
That the law of God was broken,
And a Savior must be born.
7 John looked toward the burning throne;
He looked, and he did not fail;
He looked, and he saw the lovely Lamb,
And he surely had been slain.
8 John took the book out of his right hand,
And he loosened every seal;
Give justice my command,
My people to' redeem.
9 If vou want to know the Conqueror's name,
It is the Word of God;
His eyes are like a burning flame,
And he is the Lord of lords.
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2. I Want to be a Soldier
Unknown; Eph. 6: 11; C.M.
1 We are the sons of Wesley,
We are the sons of God;
We 'll stand by our Discipline,
And by God's holy Word.
Chorus: I want to be a soldier,
The Lord hath set me free.
I want to be a soldier,
Fighting for liberty.
2. God bless our Church and bishop,
And the local brethren, too.
God bless our Church and people,
With all the traveling crew.
3. We Methodists get happy—
The Lord hath set us free.
We'll shout and give him glory,
To all eternity.
4 We'll unfold the Gospel banner,
Wherever we do go,
And spread our free communion
While journeying below.
5. I saw a mighty army,
Which went along before;
So great no man could number,
Through blood and tears no more.
6. Go preach ye sons of thunder,
Ye daughters of the Lamb,
For Jesus will be with you
Until the world shall end.
7 God bless us in the East,
As well as in the West,
Protect us in the North,
Stand by us in the South.
8 We've fought the mighty battle,
With the rebellious crew;
Don't you see how many dangers
The Lord has brought us through?
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3. I have a Little Time, 't ain't very Long
Kate Taylor; 2 Tim. 4:2; P. M.
1. Preaching soon in the morning,
Preaching soon in the morning,
Preaching soon in the morning,
I hope I 'll join the band.
Chorus: I have a little time, 't ain't very long;
I have a little time, 't ain't very long;
I have a little time, 't ain't very long,
And I hope I 'll join the band.
2. Praying soon in the morning, etc.
3 Seeking soon in the morning, etc.
4 Rising soon in the morning, etc.
5 Shouting soon in the morning, etc.
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4. He took my Feet out of the Mire and Clay
Unknown; Psa. 40: 2; L. M.
1. I'm sometimes up and sometimes down,
He took my feet out of the mire and clay.
Sometimes I feel I'm Heaven bound,
He took my feet out of the mire and clay.
Chorus: I'm so glad, I'm so glad, yes, I'm so glad
He took my feet out the mire and clay.
2 I wish these mourners would believe
That Christ is waiting to receive.
3 Let every Christian trim his lamp.
Jesus is marching through the camp.
4 I have my breast-plate sword and shield,
Boldly I 'll march through Satan's field.
5 O come, young converts, can't you tell
How Jesus saved your souls from Hell?
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5. Let us Cheer the Wearied Traveler
Unknown; Jer. 1: 4-10. L. M.
1. One day as I was walking,
Along the heavenly road,
My Savior spoke unto me,
And filled my heart with love.
Chorus: Let us cheer the wearied traveler,
We 'll cheer the wearied traveler,
Let us cheer the wearied traveler
Along the heavenly road.
2. He chose me for his watchman,
To blow the trump of God,
And cheer the weary traveler
Along the heavenly road.
3. Said I unto my Savior,
My talent is but small,
And though I am a Christian,
I am the least of all.
4. The cross is great and heavy,
And I am in my youth;
I fear I am not able,
To preach the Word of Truth.
5. Said Jesus, Lo, I'm with you,
In every trying hour;
What though you are deficient,
I am the God of power.
6 I took the Gospel trumpet,
And I began to blow;
And, now the Lord doth help me,
I'll blow where'er I go.
7. Though sinners may deride me,
And slight the Savior's love,
I'll wave the Gospel banner,
All stained with hallowed blood.
8. I 'll cry, Behold Christ bleeding,
On rugged Calvary;
O look by faith and view him,
And he will set you free.
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6. Go and Tell Jesus
Matt Owens; Matthew 14:12; P.M.
1. Oh, preachers, can't you praise God?
Praise him, praise him.
Oh, preachers, can't you praise God
As angels do on high?
Chorus: Go home and tell my Jesus,
Go home and tell him now;
Go home and tell my Jesus
I 'll rise to sin no more.
2 Oh, brothers, won't you praise God? etc.
3 Oh, sisters, won't you praise God? etc.
4 Oh, Christians, you are praising God! etc.
5 Oh, converts, praise God! etc.
6 Oh, mourners, learn to praise God! etc.
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7. My Friends and Neighbors, Far and Near
Selected; Joel 2: 15; L. M.
1 My friends and neighbors, far and near,
Attention give and you shall hear
The Gospel trumpet still proclaim
Salvation in the Savior's name.
2 Many a seaman you have heard
Inviting you to seek the Lord,
Yet still the Gospel you disdain,
And Jesus hath been preached in vain.
3 When in affliction you do mourn,
In sickness promise to return,
But when in health run on in sin,
And drink and swear and dance again.
4 Beloved soul, sad is your case;
You mock God's people to their face.
Merry you live, but do not know
God's wrath pursues where'er you go?
5 The wicked will he sent to hell,
With devils must forever dwell.
I pray you, now return to God,
While mercy's offered in his Word.
6 Your life is short, 'tis but a dream,
An empty bubble on a stream.
Swiftly your days are passing by;
Your end's approaching, you must die.
7 Come then, dear friends, for ruin bound,
Obey the Gospel's joyful sound; -
Fly, fly to Jesus, don't delay,
Come, seek salvation, seek to-day.
8 To-day the Gospel bids you come,
To-day for sinners there is room.
Prepare to meet your God in peace,
Accept the offers of his grace.
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8. My Lord, this Union
Margaret Hines; John. 16: 2.
1. Trouble in the morning, trouble all day—
My Lord, this union;
There 'll be no trouble in that day—
My Lord, this union.
CHORUS: O Lord, O my Lord,
O Lord, my Lord, this union.
2 I left my burden at the foot of the hill,
To serve the Lord with a free good will.
3 Jesus camped in the middle of the air;
None but the righteous shall be there.
4 My head was wot with the midnight dew;
My knees bowed down on the hillside too.
5 It was just about the break of day—
I thought my soul would fly away.
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9. A Little More Faith In Jesus
America Bell; Matthew 17: 20; L.M.
1 When I was mourning just like you—
A little more faith in Jesus;
I mourned and prayed till I came through—
A little more faith in Jesus.
Chorus: All I want, all I want, all I want
Is a little more faith in Jesus.
2 O, poor mourner, just now believe
That Christ is waiting to receive.
3 This is the way I long have sought,
And mourned because I found it not.
4 The road the holy prophets went,
The road that leads from banishment.
5 Should I get on the mountain top,
I'll praise the Lord and never stop.
6 If hindered here, I can't be there;
My Lord in heaven answers prayer.
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10. He Set my Soul Free
H. Tolbert; Jno. 8:36
1 Go and call the bishops in,
Go and call the bishops in,
Go and call the bishops in,
And ask them what the Lord has done.
Chorus. He set my soul free, he set my soul free,
He set my soul free, and that's what the Lord has done.
2 Go and call the elders in, etc.
3 Go and call the deacons in, etc.
4 Go and call the leaders in, etc.
5 Go and call the christians in, etc.
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11. Love-feast in Heaven To-day
W. H. Brown; Luke 15: 23.
1 John, John, what do you say?
Love-feast in heaven to-day.
The gates are open to all who pray:
Love-feast in heaven to-day.
CHORUS: Reign, O reign!
Reign, my Lord!
Reign, O reign,
There's a love-feast in heaven to-day.
2 Peter and James went up to see:
There's room enough for you and me.
3 The prettiest thing, that ever I've done,
Was seeking of religion when I was young.
4 A Methodist I am by name,
By the grace of God I 'll die the same.
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12. Didn't Old Pharaoh get Lost?
M. Macoomer; Exodus 14: 28. L. M.
1. Isaac a ransom while he lay,
Upon the altar bound.
Moses, an infant, cast away,
By Pharaoh's daughter found.
CHORUS: Did'nt old Pharaoh get lost, get lost, get lost,
Did'nt old Pharaoh get lost in the Red Sea?
2. Joseph by his false brethren sold,
God raised above them all;
To Hannah's child the Lord foretold
How Eli's house should fall.
3. The Lord said unto Moses,
Go unto Pharaoh now;
Thus says the God of Israel,
Let my people go.
4. King Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord,
That I should him obey?
His name it is Jehovah,
For he hears people pray.
5. So on came raging Pharaoh,
As they could plainly see;
King Pharaoh and his army
Got drowned in the Red Sea.
6 Then the Lord spoke unto Moses,
From Sinai's burning top,
Saying, Moses lead my children
Till I shall bid you stop.
7 Men, women and children,
To Moses they did flock;
They cried aloud for water,
When Moses smote the rock.
8 Hark, hear the children murmur!
They cry aloud for bread;
Down comes the heavenly manna,
And the hungry souls were fed.
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13. Out on the Ocean Sailing
Selected; Acts 27: 24. 25; C. M.
1 Though the sea bo raging stormy
And the wind blows tierce and loud,
Jesus Christ will be my refuge,
And I 'll reach the port at last.
CHORUS: We are out on the ocean sailing,
Homeward bound we swiftly glide;
We are out on the ocean sailing,
To a home beyond the tide.
2 Jordan's billows all around me,
And the stormy tempests rage.
Jesus shall command the ocean
And give a homeward breeze.
3 Yonder comes the pilot angel,
Come to waft my spirit home.
Soon with angels I ll be waiting,
With Moses and the Lamb.
4 Soon I shall be in the kingdom,
Soon I shall outride the storm,
Soon with angels I'll be happy,
Around my lather's throne.
5 There the wind shall all be silent,
And the tempest never rage.
All the sailors that are faithful,
Shall meet to part no more.
6 There I shall see my mother,
There I 'll see my father too;
And with them I shall be happy,
And never part again.
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14. I'll Blow the Gospel Trumpet
Unknown; Judges 7: 22; L. M.
1. I'll blow the gospel trumpet
While I am here below;
And publish free salvation,
As through the world I go.
CHORUS: Let us blow the gospel trumpet,
We 'll blow the gospel trumpet,
Let us blow the gospel trumpet,
Till all the world shall hear.
2. Then when my mission's ended,
And all my work is done;
When God shall call his watchman,
To bring his jewels home.
3 I'll lay aside my Bible,
And blow the trump no more;
But join my brother watchmen
On Canaan's happy shore.
4 Then blow the gospel trumpet,
Ye servants of the Lord;
To every blood-bought spirit,
Proclaim the sacred word.
5 And when the last loud trumpet
Shall welcome us to come,
We 'll bind our sheaves together
And shout the harvest home.
6 Let us blow the gospel trumpet, etc.
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15. Our Lamps are Burning
Peter Macormick; Judges 7: 20;
1 We'll see our elders' glory;
But the angels seem to tarry,
And the saints of God rejoicing
In the kingdom of our Lord.
CHORUS: Our lamps are burning, our lamps are burning,
Our lamps are burning, our lamps are filled with oil.
2 We 'll see our leaders' glory, etc.
3 We 'll see the Church's glory, etc.
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16. Go thou And Prophecy
Samuel Kays; Matthew 14: 34 , 35; C. M.
1 Jesus while walking on the earth, on the earth;
Jesus while walking on the earth, on the earth;
Jesus while walking on the earth, on the earth,
They said he was a spy.
He healed the sick and raised the dead, raised the dead;
He healed the sick and raised the dead, raised the dead;
He healed the sick and raised the dead, raised the dead,
Go thou and prophesy.
2. While walking by a sinful crowd, etc. (repeat 2x)
He heard a woman cry:
If I can but his garments touch, etc. (repeat 2x)
I 'll go and prophesy.
3 He turned around about to see, etc.
And anguish filled his eye:
Daughter, thy faith has made thee whole, etc.
Go thou and prophesy.
4 He called Lazarus from the dead, etc.,
And many there stood by;
Now loose the man and let him go, etc.,
That he may prophesy.
5 He said to Peter, James, and John, etc.,
'Tis written, I must die;
To shed my blood on Calvary, etc.,
Go thou and prophesy.
6 I 'll bid the dying sinners live, etc.,
To lift my name on high.
Eternal life is mine to give, etc.,
Go thou and prophesy.
7 Three dreadful hours he hung in pain, etc.,
He bowed his head and died.
They said, This was the son of God, etc.,
Go thou and prophesy.
8 The angels play the golden harps, etc.,
They sing his praise on high.
The notes then charm the dead that sleep, etc,
Go thou and prophesy.
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17. Sinners, Sinners, Don't You See
W. L. Muir; John 14: 6.
1 Sinners, sinners, don't you see,
The way is now prepared; hallelujah!
What Christ has done for you and me,
Though we've been much degraded; hallelujah!
And very heavy laden, hallelujah!
With sin and much temptation; hallelujah!
2 When we are tempted, when we are tried,
We must go and bow to Jesus; hallelujah!
Who to us was crucified,
To appeal the wrath of justice; hallelujah!
What a wonder was King Jesus, hallelujah!
Who completed our salvation; hallelujah.
3 Brethren, brethren, don't you feel,
This to be your bounden duty; hallelujah!
To walk the self-denial road,
In the view of suffering Jesus; hallelujah!
Who arose and went to heaven, hallelujah!
In the presence of eleven; hallelujah!
4 Just behold him going to the tomb,
To prepare a way for dying; hallelujah!
They embalmed him with some sweet perfume;
It was the act of purifying; hallelujah!
Ah! but what do you think about dying;
Don't you think't is very trying; hallelujah!
5 A few more suffering days below
And we like Jesus will be buried; hallelujah!
In the coming day I know,
We to heaven will be carried; hallelujah!
Then we'll go both soul and body, hallelujah!
To live with God forever; hallelujah!
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18. My God Delivered Daniel
Georgia Thorton; Daniel 6: 21, 22; C.M.
1 Ye servants of the living God,
From Afric's sunny shore,
Your deliverer praise with all your soul,
And to Egypt return no more.
CHORUS: My God delivered Daniel, Daniel, Daniel;
My God delivered Daniel, and why not deliver me?
2 We want no cowards in our band,
Who will their colors fly;
We call for valiant-hearted men,
Who 're not afraid to die.
3 Hold up your heads with courage bold
And do not be afraid,
For God has delivered Daniel,
And why not every man?
4. Three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace,
Daniel in the lions' den—
My God delivered each of them,
And why not you and me?
5 Behold this army dressed in white;
How brave they do appear,
All dressed and armed in uniform,
They must be men of war.
6 O when you hear my heart-strings break,
How sweet my moments roll;
With a mortal paleness on my cheek
And glory in my soul.
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19. O, You Must be a Lover of the Lord
Unknown; Luke 10: 27; P. M.
1 O! where you going, preacher?
I'm going down to Jordan.
O what for, preacher?
To deliver up the cross. Chorus.
CHORUS: O, you must be a lover of the Lord,
Of the Lord, of the Lord;
You must be a lover of the Lord,
Or you can't go to Heaven when you die.
2 O where you going, brother? etc.
3 O where you going, mourners? etc.
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20. Why Gilead is a Healing Balm
G.W. Downing; Jer. 8:22; P.M.
1 Hail, O hail! I'm on the hunt of Jesus;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
CHORUS: Why Gilead is a healing balm;
I belong to the blood-washed army.
Gilead is a healing balm;
I'm on my way.
2 Hail, O hail! Pray tell me where to find him;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
3 Hail, O hail! You 'll find him in the valley;
Hail, O hail! I 'in on my way.
4 Hail, O hail! King Jesus is my captain;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
5 Hail, O hail! He never lost a battle;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
6 Hajl, O hail! I'm in the stream adrifting;
Hail, O hail! I'mon my way.
7 Hail, O hail! I'm climbing Jacob's ladder;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
8 Hail, O hail! I'm climbing high and higher;
Hail, O hail! I'm on my way.
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21. 'Most Done Lingering Here
Geo. Martin; Matt. 27: 32; L. M.
1 If you get there before I do,
'Most done lingering here;
Look out for me I am coming too,
'Most done lingering here.
Chorus. I'm going away, going away,
I'm 'most done lingering here;
I'm going away to Galilee, and
I'm 'most done lingering here.
2 Paradise is wide and fair,
Won't we shout when we get there?
3 My Jesus smiles and bids me come,
And I am resolved to follow on.
4 The tallest tree in Paradise,
The Christian calls it the tree of life.
5 I have hard trials on my way,
But still king Jesus hears me pray.
6. Why Christians you must watch and pray,
And look to Jesus every day.
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22. Come Now, My Dear Brethren
Selected; Acts 20: 25. L M.
1 Come now, my dear brethren, I bid you farewell;
I'm going to travel to preach the gospel.
I'm going to travel the wilderness through;
Therefore, my dear brethren, I bid you adieu.
2 To think of our parting doth cause me to grieve
So well I do love you, yet you I must leave.
My Jesus commands me and I must obey;
Therefore, my dear brothern, do n't grieve after me.
3 May God's grace protect you, be Jesus your guide;
In the way of our Zion may you all abide.
Though we live at a distance, and you I ne'er see,
On the banks of sweet Canaan acquainted we 'll be.
4 There all things are plenty, the leaves growing green,
And the parting of Christians no more will be seen;
No troubles, nor trials shall enter that place,
But there we will join in a song of free grace.
5 Farewell to all sorrow, temptation and pain,
I'm going where Jesus forever doth reign.
I'm going to Jesus, 't is him I adore,
With Saints and with angels to dwell evermore.
6 And when we meet Jesus in mansions above,
Where angels in glory are filled with his love;
O, then shall I look for these mourners who 're here;
How glad will we be to meet each other there.
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23. Little Children, You'd Better Believe
CHas. Coates; Rev. 6:9. C. M.
1 My father's gone a journey,
Don't you see him going away?
He's gone behind the altar
To stay till judgment day.
CHORUS: Little children, you'd better believe;
Little children, you'd better believe;
Little children, you'd better believe,
We'll get home by and by.
2 Do you think you will be able
To meet him in the air,
When Gabriel blows the trumpet
And sounds it everywhere?
3 Yes, I think I will be able,
If I will only pray,
And live right close to Jesus,
And serve him every day.
4 My father spoke-to the children,
And he spoke in truth divine;
The Church is all a-mourning,
For this is a weeping time.
5 The sting of death is bitter,
No mortal tongue can tell;
My father's tried the waters,
He's gone with Christ to dwell.
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24. Don't You Grieve after Me
Scott Ward; Rev. 1: 7
1 Who is this a-coming?
Don't you grieve after me.
Who is this a-coming?
Don't you grieve after me.
Who is this a-coming?
Don't you grieve after me,
And I don't want you to grieve after me.
2 It looks like Jesus,
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
3 Who's that behind him?
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
4. It looks like Gabriel,
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
5 What's that in his hand?
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
6. It's a long silver trumpet,
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
7 What's he come to do?
Don't you grieve after me, etc.
8 He's come to judge the world,
Don't you grieve after me.
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25. Ressurection of Christ
W.L. Muir; Mark 16:7 P.M.
1 Go and tell my disciples,
Go and tell my disciples,
Go and tell my disciples,
Jesus is risen from the dead.
CHORUS: In this band we 'll have sweet music,
In this band we 'll have sweet music,
In this band we 'll have sweet music,
Jesus is risen from the dead.
2 Go and tell sister Mary and Martha, etc.
3 Go and tell poor sinking Peter, etc.
4 Go and tell the Roman Pilate, etc.
5 Go and tell the weeping mourners, etc.
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26. Christian Warfare
Unknown; Tim. 4:7 P.M.
1 Christian, you 'll be called on,
To march the field of battle,
When this warfare is ended; hallelujah!
CHORUS: When this warfare is ended,
I'm a soldier of the jubilee.
This warfare is ended,
I'm a soldier of the cross.
2 Brothers, you 'll be called on, etc.
3 Mourners, you 'll be called on, etc.
4 Converts, you 'll be called on, etc.
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27. Golden City
A. Kemp; Ps. 48: 12-14; P.M.
1 Soon we 'll see the golden city,
Soon we 'll hear the angels sing,
And the harps attuned by seraphs
Loud will make the heavens ring.
CHORUS: We will walk through the streets of the city,
With the friends who've gone before,
We shall sit by the banks of the river,
We will meet to part no more.
2 Blessed mansion, home of angels,
With its streets all paved with gold,
Pearly gates and living fountains,
And her pleasures ne'er grow old.
3 Glorious sunlight, ever shining,
Trees of life in grandeur stand,
Clouds of love with silver lining,
In that happy, heavenly land.
4 Friends and kindred who have loved us,
Hearts that often beat as one,
They have joined the glorious number,
Now they shout around the throne.
5 Soon we 'll cross the rapid river,
Soon we 'll near our heavenly home,
Soon we 'll hear the hearty welcome:
Come, ye blessed children, come.
6 Let us bear the yoke of Jesus,
Fierce and long will be the war,
But his love will ever keep us
Till the storm of life is o'er.
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28. The Martyr's Deliverance
By Rev. A. Booker; Rev. 7-9; P.M.
His path was full of trials,
And yet his face was bright;
He shouted as he journeyed,
"I'm glad the burden's light."
CHORUS: Then palms of victory, crowns of glory,
Palms of victory I shall wear.
2 I saw him in the conflict,
When all around was strife;
When wicked men and devils
Convened to take his life;
I saw him cast in prison—
A dungeon dark as night;
And yet I heard him shouting,
"I'm glad the burden's light."
3 I saw him led from prison,
And chained unto the stake;
I heard him shout triumphant,
'"Tis all for Jesus' sake!"
He saw the fires when kindled,
The faggots blazing bright;
He said, The yoke is easy—
The burden is so light."
4 I saw the flames surround him,
His body racked with pain;
He shouted, "Jesus saves me!
I know that death is gain!"
Then casting his eyes upward,
Before he took his flight,
I heard him faintly whisper,
"I'm glad the burden's light!"
5 I saw his soul departing,
It seemed the veil was rent;
And I could see the angels,
Which Jesus Christ had sent;
They bore him to the Savior,
The ever-blessed Son,
The brightest star in glory,
And Jesus said, "Well done!"
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29. The Old Ark
Kate Taylor; Gen. 7-13; L.M.
1 Noah built an Ark, he built it on the ground;
My Lord Bent rain, to move the ark along.
Chorus: The old ark's a-moving, moving, children,
The old ark's a-moving right along.
2 Daniel in the lion's den,
Sung and prayed in spite of me.
3 Hear me, brethren; hear me, Lord;
Hear me, brethren, serve the Lord.
4 When I was a mourner, just like you,
I mourned and prayed till I got through.
5 I come here to-night to sing and pray,
I hope it may last till break of day.
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30. The Tree of Life
Margaret Hines; Rev. 22: 2.
1 'way in heaven I 'll take my seat,
I have a right to the tree of life;
And cast my crown at Jesus' feet,
I have a right to the tree of life.
Chorus. I wish I was there,
I wish I was there,
I wish I was there,—
I have a right to the tree of life.
2 There's no dying there, etc.
3 We 'll shout all the way, etc.
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31. Perfect In Jesus
Selected; Ezekiel 36: 25, 26; C.M.
1 Ye who know your sins forgiven,
And are happy in the Lord,
Have you read the gracious promise,
Which is left upon record?
I will sprinkle you with water,
I will cleanse you from all sin,
Sanctify and make you holy,
I will dwell and reign within.
2 Though you have much peace and comfort,
Greater things you yet may find;
Freedom from unholy tempers,
Freedom from the carnal mind.
To procure you perfect freedom,
Jesus suffered, groaned and died;
On the cross the healing fountain
Gushed from his wounded side.
3 O ye tender babes in Jesus,
Hear your Heavenly Father's will;
Claim your portion, plead his promise,
And he quickly will fulfill.
Pray, and the refining fire
Will come streaming from above;
Now believe, and gain the blessing,
Nothing less than perfect love.
4 If you have obtained this treasure,
Search, and you shall surely find
All the Christian marks and graces,
Planted, growing in your mind.
Perfect faith and perfect patience,
Perfect lowliness, and then,
Perfect hope and perfect meekness,
Perfect love for God and man.
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32. Coming of the Savior
W.H. Vaughn; Rev. 20: 6; P.M.
1 In the resurrection morning
We'll see our Savior coming,
And the sons of God a-shouting
In the kingdom of our Lord.
CHORUS: Every one shall have deliverance,
Every one shall have deliverance,
Every one shall have deliverance,
Who's enlisted in this war.
2 We 'll feel the advent glory;
The millennium seems to tarry;
Then we 'll comfort one another
With the words of holy writ.
CHORUS: It will last forever,
It will last forever,
It will last forever,
It will never have an end.
3 We are a band of strangers,
Traveling through this world of danger;
But Jesus leads the army,
And he 'll bring us home at last.
CHORUS: When we gain the victory,
When we gain the victory,
When we gain the victory,
We will lay our armor down.
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33. Trust in the Promise
Selected; Ps. 24:3 P.M.
1 Brother, is your face toward the Canaan of rest?
Trust in the promise of the Savior.
Sister, are you bound for the home of the blest?
Trust in the promise of thy Lord.
CHORUS: He will walk beside us,
In his mercy hide us,
With his eyes he 'll guide us,
Trust in him.
2 Brother, is your faith looking upward to-day?
Trust in the promise of the Savior.
Sister, is the light shining bright on your way?
Trust in the promise of thy Lord.
CHORUS: He will give us pleasure,
Joy we can not measure,
And in heaven a treasure,
Trust in him.
3 Brother, persevere and be firm to the last,
Trust in the promise of the Savior;
Sister, you shall rest when your labor is past,
Trust in the promise of thy Lord.
CHORUS: Soon beyond the river
We shall rest forever;
There no more to sever,
Trust in him.
4 Yes, we'll trust-in Jesus;
Yes, we 'll trust in Jesus;
He 'll forsake us never,
Trust in him.
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34. Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Selected; John 4: 24; L. M.
1. Brethren, we have met to worship
And adore the Lord our God;
Will you pray with all your power,
While we try to preach the Word?
All is vain unless the Spirit
Of the Holy One comes down;
Brethren, pray, and holy manna
Will be showered all around.
2 Brethren, see poor sinners round you
Slumb'ring on the brink of woe;
Death is coming, hell is moving—
Can you bear to let them go?
See our fathers and our mothers
And our children sinking down;
Brethren, pray, and holy manna
Will be showered all around.
3 Brethren, here are poor backsliders,
Who were once near heaven's door;
But they have betrayed their Savior,
And are worse than e'er before.
Yet the Savior offers pardon,
If they will lament their wound;
Brethren, pray, and holy manna
Will be showered all around.
4 Sisters, will you join and help us
Moses' sister helped him;
While you see these trembling mourners,
Who are struggling hard with sin.
Tell them all about the Savior,
Tell them that he will be found;
Pray on, sisters, and the manna
Will be showered all around.
5 Let us love our God supremely;
Let us love each other, too;
Let us love and pray for sinners,
Till our God makes all things new.
Then he 'll call us home to heaven,
At his table we 'll sit down;
Christ will gird himself, and serve us
With sweet manna all around.
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35. Lis'ning All the Night
Grandfather; John 1: 29; P.M.
1 Go read the third of Matthew,
And read the chapter through;
It is a guide to Christians,
To tell them what to do.
CHORUS: I've been listening all the night long,
I've been listening all day;
I've been listening all the night long,
To hear some sinner pray.
2 In those days came John, the Baptist,
Into the wilderness,
A-preaching of the gospel,
Of Jesus' righteousness.
3 Then came to him the Pharisees,
For to baptized be;
But John forbade them, saying,
Repentance bring with thee.
4 Then I 'll baptize you freely,
When you confess your sin,
And own your Lord and Master,
And tell how vile you've been.
5. When John was preaching Jesus,
The all-atoning Lamb,
He saw the blessed Savior,
And said: "Behold the man"
6 Appointed of the Father,
To take away your sin,
When you believe in Jesus,
And own him for your king.
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36. The Lonesome Graveyard
J.H. Parker; Job 14: 1, 2; L.M.
When you drop your dying shroud,
O Lord, how long;
To meet king Jesus in the cloud,
O Lord, how long.
CHORUS: Before this time another year,
I may be gone,
In some lonesome graveyard,
O Lord, how long.
The old ship of Zion passing by,
O Lord, how long;
Speak your passage, while she's nigh,
O Lord, how long.
I stepped on the rock and the rock was sound,
O Lord, how long;
The love of God came streaming down,
O Lord, how long.
My mother has broke the ice and gone,
O Lord, how long;
And now she sings the morning song,
O Lord, how long.
5 Things up yonder, white as snow,
O Lord, how long;
And sinners sinking down below,
O Lord, how long.
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37. Sing It Out With a Shout
Selected; Luke 19: 38; P.M.
1 Sing it out with a shout, hallelujah!
On the plains of Bethlehem the angels sing;
For the Lord is come, hallelujah,
And the heavens with gladness ring.
O hear the music of the heavenly host;
They bring good tidings to the sinner lost.
CHORUS. Sing it out with a shout,
For the Lord is come, hallelujah!
Sing it out with a shout,
For the Lord is come to reign.
2 Sing it out with a shout, hallelujah!
Till the world shall listen to the angels' song.
Let the seas be glad, hallelujah!
And the hills the sound prolong.
Go forth, ye heralds, and the tidings tell,
That Christ, the Savior, is Immanuel.
3 Sing it out with a shout, hallelujah!
For the world is waiting for the joyful sound.
All the angels sing, hallelujah!
And the glory shines around.
To every creature you may now proclaim,
A free salvation in the Savior's name.
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38. Will You Open Your Hearts and Let the Master in?
Unknown. John 5: 2. CM.
1 Him eye to eye we there shall see,
Our face like his shall shine.
O what a glorious company,
When saints and angels shine!
CHORUS: We will open, open, open,
And let the Master in, let him in;
For your hearts will be bright with heavenly light,
If you only let the Master in.
2 O what a joyful meeting there!
In robes of white arrayed,
Palms in our hands we all shall bear,
And crowns upon our head.
3 Then let us lawfully contend,
And fight our passage through;
Bear in our faithful minds the end,
And keep the prize in view.
4 Then let us hasten to the day,
When all shall be brought home.
Come, O Redeemer, come away;
O Jesus, quickly come.
5 Our souls are in his mighty hand
And he shall keep them still;
And you and I shall surely stand
With him on Zion's hill.
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39. The Holy War
A. Kemp; 1 Cor. 15:52 L.M.
1 I've listed in the holy war,
When the last trumpet sounds, I'll be there;
Content with suffering soldiers' fare,
When the last trumpet sounds, I'll be there.
CHORUS:
I 'll be there, I 'll be there,
I 'll -be there, I 'II be there;
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
2 The banner o'er my head is love,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there;
I draw my rations from above,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
3 I've fought through many a battle sore,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there;
And I must fight through many more,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
4 I take my breast-plate, sword and shield,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there;
And boldly march into the field,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
5 The world, the flesh, and Satan too,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there;
Unite and strive what they can do,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
6 I've listed, and I mean to fight,
When the last trumpet sounds, I'll be there;
Till all my foes are put to flight,
When the last trumpet sounds, I 'll be there.
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40. Make Ready
Hattie Hill; Joshua 6:20 P.M.
1 Hark! listen to the trumpeters;
They sound for volunteers,
O'er Zion's bright and flowery mount,
Behold the officers.
CHORUS: O, Joshua fought the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho;
O, Joshua fought the battle of Jericho,
And the walls came tumbling down.
2. Their horses white, their garments bright,
With crowns and bows in hand;
Enlisting soldiers for the king,
To march for Canaan's land.
3. It sets my heart all in a flame,
A soldier I will be;
I will enlist, gird on my arms,
And fight for liberty.
4. We want no cowards in our band,
That will their colors fly;
We call for valiant-hearted men,
That's not afraid to die.
5. The army now is on parade,
How martial they appear;
All dressed and armed in uniform,
They look like men of war.
6 They follow their great General,
The great eternal Lamb;
His garments stained in his own blood—
King Jesus is his name.
7 The trumpet sounds, the armies shout,
And drive the hosts of hell;
How dreadful is our God in arms,
The great Immanuel.
8 Sinners, enlist with Jesus Christ,
The eternal Son of God,
And march with us to Canaan's land,
Beyond the swelling flood.
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41. Let Thy Kingdom, Blessed Savior
Selected; Daniel 2:44; P.M.
1 Let thy kingdom, blessed Savior,
Come and bid our jarrings cease;
Come, O come, and reign forever,
God of love and prince of peace.
Visit now thy precious Zion,
See thy people mourn and weep;
Day and night thy lambs are crying-
Come, good Shepherd, feed thy sheep.
2 Some are following men's inventions,
And reject the Savior's laws;
Hence divisions and contentions
Sully the Redeemer's cause.
Hence we suffer persecutions,
Foolish virgins soundly sleep;
All is uproar and confusion—
Come, good Shepherd, feed thy sheep.
3 Savior, God, with courage arm us,
Help us still to persevere;
Nothing we are sure can harm us
While our loving Shepherd's near.
Glory, glory, be to Jesus!
At his name our hearts do leap;
He both comforts us and frees us,
The good Shepherd feeds his sheep.
4 Lord, in us there is no merit,
We 've been sinners from our youth;
Guide, 0 guide us by thy Spirit,
Help us to embrace the truth.
Help us on thy Word to venture,
Till in death's cold arms we sleep,
Love our Lord, adore our Savior—
Come, good Shepherd, feed thy sheep.
5 Hear the Prince of your salvation,
Saying: Fear not, little flock,
I myself am your foundation,
You are built upon the rock.
Shun the paths of vice and folly,
Near your Shepherd constant keep,
To converse with Jesus, praying
Come, good Shepherd, feed thy sheep.
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42. What is it to be a Christian?
Josie Robinson; Luke 9: 23; L. M.
1 Let Us ask the important question,—
Brethren, be not too secure—
What is it to be a Christian?
How may we our hearts assure?
Vain is all our best devotion,
If on false foundations built;
True religion's more than notion,
Something must be known and felt.
2 'Tis to trust our well beloved,
That his blood has washed us clean;
'Tis to hope our guilt's removed,
Though we feel it rise within.
To believe that all is finished,
Though so much remains to endure;
Find the dangers undiminished,
Yet to hold deliverance sure.
3 It is terms that never vary;
To repent and to believe,
Both of these are necessary,
Both from Jesus to receive.
Would-be Christian, duly ponder
These in thine impartial mind;
nd let no man put asunder
What the Lord has wisely joined.
4 O beware of fondly thinking
God accepts thee for thy tears;
Are the shipwrecked saved by sinking?
Can the mind arise by fears?
O beware of trust ill-grounded;
'Tis but fancied faith at most,
To be cured and not be wounded,
To be saved before you 're lost.
5 No big words of ready talkers,
No dry lecture will suffice,
Broken hearts and humble walkers,
These are true in Jesus' eyes.
Tinkling sounds of disputation,
Naked knowledge, all are vain;
Every soul that gains salvation
Must and shall be born again.
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43. The Life-boat
J. Cortney; Mark 6: 47, 48; P. M.
1 Comb, brother sailor, and do n't fall asleep;
Pray night and day, or you 'll sink in the deep.
Hope is the anchor, and this you must keep,
If you want to sit with Jesus in the life-boat.
Chorus.
Let me in the life-boat, let me in the life-boat;
She will stand the raging storm,
Let me in the life-boat, let me in the life-boat;
She will bear my spirit home.
2 Now, brother sailor, the voyage is short;
Hoist up your sails, and we 'll soon make the port;
Call up your soldiers, and send them aloft,
For Christ is coming in the life-boat.
3 The storm is heavy and the winds are loud;
The thunders are rolling and burst the clouds;
Fathers and mothers are crying so loud,
Saying, Jesus, will you take me in the life-boat?
4 Some at the helm, and some down below;
The ship is dashing, her deck's overflowed.
See every sailor standing at his post,
Waiting for the order from the, life-boat
5 Now, brother sailor, the order is done;
The battle is fought, the victory is won;
Go and tell your ship-mate, what Jesus has done:
He took a dying sailor in the life-boat.
6 All glory to Jesus for what he has done;
The storm is past, and I have reached my home
With angels in glory we 'll sing the song:
My soul is safely landed in the life-boat.
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44. We Are Toiling up the Way
Selected; Isiah 35: 8; P.M.
1 We are toiling up the way,
Narrow way, narrow way,
We have journeyed many a day
Toward the kingdom.
Toward the distant shining land,
Golden land, golden land, -
Where the heavenly harpers stand,
In the kingdom.
CHORUS: Still we sing, Christ our king,
Walk with us the narrow way;
And the shining angels wait, angels wait,
Angels wait to unbar the golden gate,
Of the kingdom.
2 Though the journey may be long,
Hard and long, hard and long,
We will cheer it with our song,
Of the kingdom.
We shall enter by the cross,
Blessed cross, blessed cross,
Gaining gold that has no dross,
In the kingdom.
3 We shall gather home at last,
Sorrow past, sorrow past;
We shall hold our jewels fast
In the kingdom.
We shall dwell in perfect light,
Holy light, holy light,
Never dimmed by tears at night,
In the kingdom.
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45. Shout, Shout, You are Free
Sallie Washington; Zack. 9:9. L. M.
1 Shout, shout, for you are free,
I heard a mighty rumbling,
I couldn't tell where;
Christ has brought you liberty,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.
CHORUS: I'm in a strange land,
And a great ways from home;
I'm in a strange land, my Lord;
Don't talk about suffering here.
2. Brother, do n't you think it best,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.;
To carry the witness in your breast?
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.
3. I 'll tell you what I mean to do,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.;
I mean to go to heaven too,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.
4. Rocks and mountains skip like lambs,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.;
All must come at God's command,
I heard a mighty rumbling, etc.
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46. Missionary's Departure
J. L. Soward
1 Farewell, lovely Christian, the time is at hand,
When we must be parted from this social band;
Our several engagements do call us away,
Separation is needful, and we must obey.
2 Farewell, my dear brethren, farewell for a while,
We 'll soon meet again, if kind Providence smile;
But when we are parted and scattered abroad,
We'll pray for each other while musing with God.
3 Farewell, faithful soldiers, you 'll soon be discharged,
The war's almost over, the crown is enlarged.
With singing and shouting, though Jordan may roar,
You 'll enter fair Canaan and rest on the shore.
4 Farewell, ye young converts, enlisted for war;
Sore trials await you, but Jesus is near;
Although you must travel this dark wilderness,
Your captain will lead you to his promised rest.
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47. Christian Prospect
Prof. Draper; Ps. 68: 31 P.M.
1 O come, all ye scattered race,
And the Savior's love embrace;
You may see his smiling face yet with care.
He is on the giving hand,
Will you come at his command?
And you 'll with the angels stand, over there.
Chorus: Over there, over there,
There's a land of pure delight, over there;
We will lay our burdens down,
And at Jesus' side sit down,
And we'll wear a starry crown, over there.
2 'We are going through the land,
As a missionary band,
Leading sinners by the hand to Christ's care,
That salvation he may give;
And they turn to him and live,
In the pretty world of light, over there.
3 O consider our stand,
When he took us by the hand,
From that dreadful bar of sand to his care.
And he placed us on the rock,
And he owns us for his flock,
And we 're marching to his fold, over there.
4 Yes, he went to Calvary,
And they nailed him on the tree.
That poor sinners such as we he might spare
From the bitter prayers of death;
He did with his dying breath,
Seal us everlasting rest over there.
5 By the Savior's gentle hand,
Gospel flows from land to land.
Through the missionary band in his care;
And they feel the precious truth,
While the harvest is so great,
And the joys it will create, over there.
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48. The Dying Christian
Selected; Ps. 39: 3 L.M.
1 My soul's full of glory, inspiring my tongue;
Could I meet with sweet angels I rd sing them a song,—
I'd sing of my Jesus and tell of his charms,
And beg them to bear me to his loving arms.
2 Methinks they 're descending to hear while I sing,
Well pleased to hear mortals a-praising their king.
"O angels, O angels, my soul's in a flame;
I faint in sweet raptures at Jesus's name.
3 O Jesus, O Jesus! thou balm of my soul;
T 'was thou, my dear Jesus, that made my heart whole.
O bring me to view thee, thou precious sweet king;
O oceans of glory thy praises to sing.
4 O heaven, sweet heaven, I long to be there,
To meet all my brethren and Jesus, my dear.
Come angels, come angels, I'm ready to fly;
Come quickly, convey me to God in the sky.
5 Sweet spirits attend me, till Jesus shall come;
Protect and defend me, till I am called home;
Tho' worms my poor body may claim as their prey,
T' will outshine, when rising, the sun at noonday.
6 The sun shall be darkened, the moon turned to blood,
The mountains all melt at the presence of God;
Red lightnings may flash, loud thunders may roar,—
All this can not daunt me on Canaan's blest shore.
7 Farewell, my dear brothers, my Lord bids me come;
Farewell, my dear sisters, I'm now going home;
Bright angels now whispering so sweet in my ear,
Away to my Savior my spirit will bear.
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49. Beautiful Zion
W.L. Muir P.M.
1 The great Jehovah speaks to us
In Genesis and Exodus;
Leviticus and Numbers see,
Followed by Deuteronomy.
CHORUS: Beautiful Zion built above.
Beautiful city that I love,
Beautiful gates of pearly white,
Beautiful temple, God its light.
2 Joshua and Judges sway the land,
Ruth gleans her sheaves with trembling hand;
Samuel and numerous Kings appear,
Whose Chronicles we wondering hear.
3 Ezra and Nehemiah now,
Esther the beauteous mourners show;
Job speaks in sighs, David in Psalms,
The Proverbs teach to scatter alms.
4 Ecclesiastes then comes on,
And the sweet song of Solomon;
Isaiah and Jeremiah then
With Lamentations take their pen.
5 Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea's lyres
Swell Joel's, Amos', Obadiah's.
Next Jonah, Micah, Nahum come,
While lofty Habakkuk finds room.
6 Yet Zephaniah, Haggai calls,
Rapt Zechariah builds his walls;
And Malachi, with garments rent,
Concludes the ancient Testament.
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50. How Happy are They
[No author listed] Matthew 6:21 P. M.
1 O how happy are they,
Who their Savior obey,
And have laid up their treasure above;
Tongue can not express
The sweet comfort and peace
Of a soul in its earliest love.
2 That comfort was mine,
When the favor divine
I first found in the blood of the Lamb;
AVhen first I believed,
What a joy I received,
What a heaven in Jesus's name.
3 'T was a heaven below
My Eedcemer to know,
And the angels could do nothing more,
Than to fall at his feet,
And the story repeat,
And the Savior of sinners adore.
4 Jesus all the day long
Was my joy and my song:
O that all his salvation may see;
He hath loved me, I cried,
He hath suffered and died,
To redeem such a rebel as me.
5 On the wings of his love
I was carried above
All sin and temptation and pain
And I could not believe
That I ever should grieve
That I ever should suffer again.
6 But where am I now?
When was it and how,
That I fell from a sense of his grace?
I am brought into thrall,
I am stript of my all,
And have lost the sweet smiles of his face.
7 Hardly yet do I know,
How I let my Lord go,
So insensibly starting aside
When the tempter came in,
With his own subtle sin,
And infected my spirit with pride.