Category Archives: Biblical Texts and Themes

Lord Of The Worlds Above

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Noah

This hymn is an adaptation of Psalm 84 This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in The Psalms of David (1719) where it is listed under the header “Psalm LXXXIV. As the 148th Psalm. Longing for … Continue reading →

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Lord, If Thou The Grace Impart

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 2nd edition (1743) of A Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1741) where it is listed under Psalm CXXXI: Lord, if thou the grace impart, Poor in spirit, … Continue reading →

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In The Hour Of Trial

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Original Hymns for Public, Private and Social Devotion (1853) where it is listed under the heading “Prayers on Pilgrimage.” This hymn was written in 1834 but was first … Continue reading →

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How Long, O Lord, Our Saviour

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: How long, O Lord, our Saviour,Wilt Thou remain away?Our hearts are growing wearyOf Thy so long delay.Oh, when shall … Continue reading →

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From All That Dwell Below The Skies

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Noah

This hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 117. This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: From all that dwell below the skiesLet the Creator’s praise arise:Let … Continue reading →

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Fierce Was The Storm Of Wind

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Fierce was the storm of wind,The surging waves ran high,Failed the disciples’ hearts with fear,Though Thou, their Lord, wast … Continue reading →

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Come, Lord, And Tarry Not

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Come, Lord, and tarry not;Bring the long-looked-for day!Oh! why these years of waiting here,These ages of delay? Come, for … Continue reading →

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Behold, They Gain The Lonely Height

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Behold, they gain the lonely height,The Master and the favoured three,And through the thickest gloom of nightThe glory … Continue reading →

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O Daughters Blest Of Galilee

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Church Guilds and Associations (For Associations of Women): O Daughters blest of Galilee,With Jesus chose ye well to … Continue reading →

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Upon The Holy Mount They Stood

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed as a hymn for Church Guilds and Associations: Upon the holy Mount they stoodThat wondrous awful night:They saw, and knew that … Continue reading →

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