Tag Archives: General Hymns

O God, Enshrined In Dazzling Light

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: O God, enshrined in dazzling lightAbove the highest sphere,My soul is filled with awe to feelThat Thou art … Continue reading →

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O Everlasting Light

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: O everlasting Light,Giver of dawn and day,Dispeller of the ancient nightIn which Creation lay; O everlasting Health,From which all … Continue reading →

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O Christ, Our King, Give Ear!

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences (1851). Neale includes the following note above the text of the hymn: “A song of Pilgrims, published by M. du Méril from a … Continue reading →

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Nearer, My God, To Thee! Hear Thou My Prayer

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1864 enlarged edition Psalms and Hymns (1854): ‘NEARER, my God, to Thee!’ Hear Thou my prayer.E’en though a heavy cross fainting I bear,Still all my prayer shall … Continue reading →

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My Sins Have Taken Such An Hold On Me

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the second edition (1866) of Hymns of Love and Praise (1863) where it is listed for Ash Wednesday: My sins have taken such an hold on me,I am … Continue reading →

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March, March Onward, Soldiers True!

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: March, march onward, soldiers true! Take through cloud and mist your way,Yonder flows the fount of life, yonder dwells … Continue reading →

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Lord, To Whom Except To Thee

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the first edition of Hymns of Love and Praise (1863) where it is listed for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity and in the index it is listed under … Continue reading →

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Lord, To Thee Alone We Turn

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Lord, to Thee alone we turn,To Thy Cross for safety fly;There, as penitents, to learnHow to live and how … Continue reading →

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Lord, Thy Children Guide And Keep

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 1864 enlarged edition Psalms and Hymns (1854): LORD, Thy children guide and keep,As with feeble steps they pressOn the pathway rough and steepThrough this weary wilderness .Holy … Continue reading →

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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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