The Old Ship of Zion
Hymn lyrics to The Old Ship of Zion The Old Ship of Zion is written by M. J. Cartwright sometime around 1889, played to a tune written by Daniel B. Towner
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A Joyful Song of Praise We Sing
Song lyrics to A Joyful Song of Praise We Sing, by Ambrose N. Blatchford, 1876. A psalm of praise and thanksgiving. A joyful song of praise we sing,And thankfully we gatherTo bless the love of God above,Our everlasting Father. Refrain:In Him rejoice with heart and voiceWhose glory fadeth...
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Ye Servants of God
Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim (1744) by Charles Wesley ‘Ye Servants of God! Your Master Proclaim‘ was written by Charles Wesley in 1744. The tune is ‘Laudate Dominum’ composed by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry in 1849. You servants of God, your Master proclaim,and publish abroad...
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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Hymn lyrics to Leaning on the Everlasting Arms (1887), lyrics by Anthony J. Showalter & Elisha Hoffman, music by Andrew J. Showalter Leaning on the Everlasting Arms has an interesting backstory. Gospel music author, teacher, and publisher Anthony Showalter said that he received letters from two of his...
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Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended
Hymn lyrics to Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended, lyrics by Johann Heermann (1630), music by Johann Cruger (1899) Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended – a hymn on the suffering of Jesus Christ. Based on Isaiah 53:4
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A Mighty Fortress is our God
Hymn lyrics to A Mighty Fortress is our God, by Martin Luther “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” (originally written in German – “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott“) is one of the best known hymns by the Protestant Reformer Martin Luther. The first line paraphrases that of...
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O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Hymn lyrics to “O the Deep Deep, Love of Jesus” is a well-known hymn, written by the London merchant Samuel Trevor Francis
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Count Your Blessings
Hymn lyrics to Count Your Blessings, by Johnson Oatman, Jr., pub.1897 – a hymn of praise and thanksgiving, in all circumstances
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Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!
Hymn lyrics to Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! by Fanny Crosby (1882) Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it!Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb!Redeemed through His infinite mercyHis child, and forever, I am
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It is finished
Hymn lyrics to It is finished, aka. Nothing either great or small, lyrics by James Proctor, music by Ira Sankey Nothing either great or small—Nothing, sinner, no;Jesus did it, did it all,Long, long ago. Refrain:“It is finished!” yes, indeed,Finished every jot:Sinner, this is all you need—Tell me, is...
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