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I think, when I read that sweet story of old

Author: Mrs. Jemima Thompson Luke (1813- ) Appears in 860 hymnals Used With Tune: CORNELL

Let Zion's Watchmen All Awake

Author: Philip Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 272 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Let Zion’s watchmen all awake And take th’alarm they give; Now let them, from the mouth of God Their awful charge receive. 2. ’Tis not a cause of small import The pastor’s care demands; But what might fill an angel’s heart And filled a Savior’s hands. 3. They watch for souls for which the Lord Did heav’nly bliss forego; Those that have tasted His rich grace, And seek His will to know. 4. All to the great tribunal haste Th’account to render there; And shouldst Thou strictly mark our faults Lord, where should we appear? 5. May that same Jesus, whom they preach, Their own Redeemer be; And watch Thou daily o’er their souls, That they may watch for Thee. Used With Tune: CORNELL

Our God is love; and all his saints

Author: Thomas Cotterill Appears in 86 hymnals Used With Tune: CORNELL

Ye Have Done It unto Me

Author: Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) Appears in 84 hymnals First Line: Fountain of good, to own thy love Topics: Service and Brotherhood Used With Tune: CORNELL

The harp at nature's advent strung

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Appears in 48 hymnals Used With Tune: CORNELL

Thus Saith the Lord, "The Spacious Fields"

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 40 hymnals Lyrics: 1. Thus saith the Lord, “The spacious fields, And flocks, and herds, are Mine; O’er all the cattle of the hills I claim a right divine. 2. “I ask no sheep for sacrifice, Nor bullocks burnt with fire; To hope and love, to pray and praise, Is all that I require. 3. “Call upon Me when trouble’s near, My hand shall set thee free; Then shall thy thankful lips declare The honor due to Me. 4. The man that offers humble praise, He glorifies Me best; And those that tread My holy ways Shall My salvation taste. Used With Tune: CORNELL Text Sources: The Psalms of David, 1719