Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#4

4. Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme

1. Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme;
Awake, my voice, and sing
The mighty works, or mightier name
Of our eternal King.

2. Tell of His wondrous faithfulness,
And sound His power abroad;
Sing the sweet promise of His grace,
And the performing God.

3. Proclaim salvation from the Lord,
For wretched, dying men:
His hand hath writ the sacred word
With an immortal pen.

4. Engraved as in eternal brass,
The mighty promise shines;
Nor can the powers of darkness 'rase
Those everlasting lines.

5. His every word of grace is strong
As that which built the skies;
The voice that rolls the stars along
Speaks all the promises.

6. Now shall my fainting heart rejoice,
To know Thy favour sure:
I trust the all-creating Voice,
And faith desires no more.

Text Information

• First Line: Begin, my soul, some heavenly theme
• Author: Dr. Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: God: Unsearchable; Adoration: Of God; God: Adoration of; The Godhead: Adoration and Praise; Faithfulness: Of God; God: Promises of; God: Omnipotent; Heart: Fainting; Grace: Saving; Salvation: By Grace; Omnipotence of God; Promises of God

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MAGNUS
• Composer: Jeremiah Clark, 1669-1707
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: A Major