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Text:'Twas by an order from the Lord
Author:Isaac Watts
Tune:HAMBURG
Arranger:Lowell Mason

172. 'Twas by an order from the Lord

1 'Twas by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.

2 Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.

3 Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.

Text Information
First Line: 'Twas by an order from the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Holy Scriptures
Tune Information
Name: HAMBURG
Arranger: Lowell Mason
Meter: L.M.
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Gregorian
Notes: Alternate tunes: #223, 542, or 592.



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