New Hymn and Tune Book ‎#117a

117a. The vanity of mere formality

Text Information

• First Line: Long have I seem'd to serve thee, Lord
• Title: The vanity of mere formality
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  2 Corinthians 3:15
  ;
  2 Timothy 2:5
  ;
  Ephesians 3:18
  ;
  Hebrews 4:2
  ;
  Hosea 10:2
  ;
  Jeremiah 12:2
  ;
  Psalm 51:6
  ;
  Romans 2:17
  ;
  Romans 2:28
• Topic: Humiliation: Unfaithfulness Mourned
• Notes: Author from index: C. Wesley; Hymn #857 in "A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America" (1872)

Tune Information

• Name: ELEY
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: A♭ Major