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Now let us all arise and sing

Representative Text

1. Now let us all arise and sing
The coming kingdom of our king,
The time when all shall brothers be,
Each loving each, all loving Thee.
How long, O Lord, O Lord, how long
Shall these Thy weak ones suffer wrong?

2. O when shall dawn the glorious day
For which we hope and work and pray?
Dear Father, use what means Thou wilt
To cleanse our lives from greed and guilt;
Help us to put away our sin
And learn to bring Thy kingdom in.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #4558

Author: Emily Greene Balch

Emily Greene Balch was born near Boston. She graduated from Bryn Mawr in 1889, focusing on economics. She began a teaching career at Wellesley College in 1896 focusing on the economic roles of women, immigration and consumption. She was a longtime pacifist, supporting conscientious objectors. She became a leader in the international peace movement and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1946 for her work with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Dianne Shapiro Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Now let us all arise and sing
Author: Emily Greene Balch (1913)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1914
Copyright: Public Domain

Tune

MELITA (Dykes)

The original chant melody associated with this text [i.e., "Eternal Father, strong to save"] is found in most hymnals of denominations where chant has played a role, including the Lutheran tradition, which has produced much organ music on this well-known chant. The setting here is by John B. Dykes (…

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The Cyber Hymnal #4558
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Instances

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A Hymnal for Joyous Youth #249

Hymnal of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross #35

Hymnal, Church of the Brethren #d274

Hymns of the Christian Life #d257

Hymns of the Christian Life #d254

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Hymns of the Christian Life #359

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Hymns of the United Church #124

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Hymns of the United Church #124

Hymns of the Widening Kingdom #36

Inter-Church Hymnal #372

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Social Hymns of Brotherhood and Aspiration #5

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The Cyber Hymnal #4558

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The Hymnal for Young People #229

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The School Hymnal #212

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