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The Rocks and The Mountains

Sinner, sinner, give up your heart to God

Tune: O THE ROCKS AND THE MOUNTAINS
Published in 6 hymnals

Representative Text

Refrain:
O the rocks and the mountains shall all flee away,
And you shall have a new hiding place that day.

1 Sinner, sinner, give up your heart to God,
And you shall have a new hiding place, that day. [Refrain]

2 Seeker, seeker, give up your heart to God,
And you shall have a new hiding place, that day. [Refrain]

3 Doubter, doubter, give up your heart to God,
And you shall have a new hiding place, that day. [Refrain]

4 Mourner, mourner, give up your heart to God,
And you shall have a new hiding place, that day. [Refrain]

5 Sister, sister, give up your heart to God,
And you shall have a new hiding place, that day. [Refrain]

Source: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #268

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Text Information

First Line: Sinner, sinner, give up your heart to God
Title: The Rocks and The Mountains
Source: Spiritual
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O, the rocks and the mountains
Copyright: Public Domain
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #268

African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #268
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