The Cyber Hymnal ‎#4532

4532. The New Song (Pierson)

1. With harps and with vials, there stand a great throng
In the presence of Jesus, and sing this new song:

Refrain
Unto Him who hath loved us and washed us from sin,
Unto Him be the glory forever, Amen.

2. All these once were sinners, defiled in His sight,
Now arrayed in pure garments in praise they unite: [Refrain]

3. He maketh the rebel a priest and a king,
He hath bought us and taught us this new song to sing: [Refrain]

4. How helpless and hopeless we sinners had been,
If He never had loved us till cleansed from our sin: [Refrain]

5. Aloud in His praises our voices shall ring,
So that others believing, this new song shall sing: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: With harps and with vials, there stand a great throng
• Title: The New Song (Pierson)
• Author: Arthur Tappan Pierson (1874)
• Refrain First Line: Unto Him who hath loved us and washed us from sin
• Language: English
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: When Daniel Whittle & Philip Bliss conducted a six-week campaign in Detroit, Michigan, they stayed in Pierson's home. Pierson gave Bliss these words & was impressed that Bliss withdrew for a season of prayer before composing the music.

Tune Information

• Name: [With harps and with vials, there stand a great throng]
• Composer: Philip Paul Bliss
• Incipit: 34556 71171 21655
• Key: B♭ Major
• Copyright: Public Domain