Church Hymn Book ‎#CXLV

CXLV. How thankful the Apostles were

1 How thankful the Apostles were,
When e'er such happy news they heard;
That God had heard their humble pray'r,
And bless'd their preaching of the word.

2 This was their main and chief delight,
The Saviour's church on earth to build;
For this they labour'd day and night,
To have this glorious work fulfill'd.

3 They spar'd no labour, toil or pain
To make the Gospel mist'ries known;
They strove to shew their fellow-men,
What Christ for fallen man had done.

4 When Christ his dear disciples sent,
The way of life was plainly taught;
It caused many to repent,
When messages of peace were brought.

5 When men are made the truth to b'lieve,
By hearing what the Gospel saith;
Their souls are made in Christ to live,
And grow in love and hope and faith.

6 When thus their hearts are made to feel,
And know the mercies of their God;
Their minds are fill'd with fervent zeal,
To walk the strait and narrow road.

Text Information

• First Line: How thankful the Apostles were
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1816
• Scripture:
  Colossians 1:9-14
  ;
  Psalm 95
• Topic: 24th Sunday after Trinity
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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