Book of Worship (Rev. ed.) 524. Now, from the altar of our hearts

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Book of Worship (Rev. ed.)‎#524

525

Text:

Now, from the altar of our hearts

1 Now, from the altar of our hearts
Let incense-flames arise;
Assist us, Lord, to offer up
Our ev'ning sacrifice.

2 Awake, our love, awake our joy;
Awake, our hearts and tongue:
Sleep not when mercies loudly call,
Break forth into a song.

3 Minutes and mercies multiplied
Have made up all this day;
Minutes came quick, but mercies were
More fleet and free than they.

4 New time, new favors, and new joys,
Do a new song require;
Till we shall praise Thee as we would,
Accept our heart's desire.

Text Information
First Line:	Now, from the altar of our hearts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1870
Topic:	Evening Hymns: in general; Worship: Family
Notes:	Author from index: J. Mason