Hymns and Devotions for Daily Worship ‎#323

323. Where Are the Nine?

1. Wand'ring afar from the dwellings of men,
Hear the sad cry of the lepers, the ten:
"Jesus, have mercy!" brings healing divine;
One came to worship, but where are the nine?

Refrain:
Where are the nine?
Where are the nine?
Were there not ten cleansed?
Where are the nine?

2. Loudly the stranger sang praise to the Lord,
Knowing the cure had been wro't by his word,
Gratefully owning the Healer Divine;
Jesus said tenderly, "Where are the nine?" [Refrain]

3. "Who is this Nazarene?" Pharisees say;
"Is he the Christ?" Tell us plainly, we pray.
Multitudes follow him seeking a sign;
Show them his mighty works: Where are the nine? [Refrain]

4. Jesus on trial today we can see;
Millions deridingly ask, "Who is he?"
They are rejecting him, your Lord and mine!
Bring in the witnesses: Where are the nine? [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Wand'ring afar from the dwellings of men
• Title: Where Are the Nine?
• Author: Philip P. Bliss (1875)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2024
• Scripture:
  Luke 17:15-16
• Topic: Ordinary Time: Week 23
• Notes: Text and tune The Nine by American composer-compiler Philip P. Bliss, from Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs (1875), alt.

Tune Information

• Name: THE NINE
• Composer: Philip P. Bliss (1875)
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
• Incipit: 11112 32171
• Key: F Major or modal