Spirit of power and might, behold

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Almighty Spirit, now behold
A world by sin destroyed!
Creative spirit, as of old
Move on the formless void!

Give Thou the word—the healing sound
Shall quell the deadly strife,
And earth again, like Eden crowned,
Bring forth the tree of life.

If sang the morning stars for joy
When nature rose to view,
What strains shall angel harps employ,
When Thou shalt all renew!



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #594

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Author: James Montgomery

James Montgomery (b. Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, 1771; d. Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, 1854), the son of Moravian parents who died on a West Indies mission field while he was in boarding school, Montgomery inherited a strong religious bent, a passion for missions, and an independent mind. He was editor of the Sheffield Iris (1796-1827), a newspaper that sometimes espoused radical causes. Montgomery was imprisoned briefly when he printed a song that celebrated the fall of the Bastille and again when he described a riot in Sheffield that reflected unfavorably on a military commander. He also protested against slavery, the lot of boy chimney sweeps, and lotteries. Associated with Christians of various persuasions, Montgomery supported missio… Go to person page >

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First Line: Spirit of power and might, behold
Author: James Montgomery
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

ST. ANNE

Though no firm documentation exists, ST. ANNE was probably composed by William Croft (PHH 149), possibly when he was organist from 1700-1711 at St. Anne's Church in Soho, London, England. (According to tradition, St. Anne was the mother of the Virgin Mary.) The tune was first published in A Suppleme…

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HOWARD (Cuthbert)


DEDHAM


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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #594

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #594
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #594

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion. (10th ed.) #594
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A Collection of Hymns #361

A Collection of Hymns #361
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A Selection of Hymns #124

A Selection of Hymns #124

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d5

Additional Hymns, Designed as a Supplement to Dwight's Psalms & Hymns #d5
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Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #626

Carmina Sanctorum, a selection of hymns and songs of praise with tunes #626
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Carmina Sanctorum #626

Carmina Sanctorum #626

Chapel Hymns #d500

Chapel Hymns #d500
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Christian Chorals #103

Christian Chorals #103

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d811

Christian Psalms and Hymns to Aid in Public and Private Devotion #d811

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d29

Church Melodies, a Collection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #d29
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Church Melodies #754

Church Melodies #754
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Church Pastorals, hymns and tunes for public and social worship #264

Church Pastorals, hymns and tunes for public and social worship #264
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Church Psalmist #560

Church Psalmist #560
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Church Psalmist #560

Church Psalmist #560
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Church Psalmist #560

Church Psalmist #560
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Church Psalmody #H496

Church Psalmody #H496
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Church Psalmody #496

Church Psalmody #496
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Church Psalmody #260

Church Psalmody #260
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Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #419

Congregational Hymn and Tune Book; containing the Psalms and Hymns of the General Association of Connecticut, adapted to Suitable Tunes #419
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Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (2nd ed.) #502

Hymn Book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (2nd ed.) #502
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Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) #502

Hymn book of the Methodist Protestant Church. (4th ed.) #502
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Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #916

Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #916
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Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #916

Hymnal of the Methodist Episcopal Church #916
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Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship #534

Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship #534
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Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship. (Rev. ed.) #534

Hymns and Songs for Social and Sabbath Worship. (Rev. ed.) #534
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Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1075

Hymns and Songs of Praise for Public and Social Worship #1075
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Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #986

Hymns for the Use of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. ed. #986
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Hymns for the Worship of God #43

Hymns for the Worship of God #43
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Hymns of the Faith #293

Hymns of the Faith #293
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Hymns of Worship #262

Hymns of Worship #262
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Manual of Christian Psalmody #496

Manual of Christian Psalmody #496
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Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #453

Many Voices; or, Carmina Sanctorum, Evangelistic Edition with Tunes #453

Massachusetts Sabbath School Hymn Book #d10

Massachusetts Sabbath School Hymn Book #d10

Melodies of the Church #d30

Melodies of the Church #d30

Mission Songs #11

Mission Songs #11
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New Hymn and Tune book #89d

New Hymn and Tune book #89d
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Plymouth Collection #a966

Plymouth Collection #a966
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Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes; for the use of Christian Congregations #966

Plymouth Collection of Hymns and Tunes; for the use of Christian Congregations #966

Prayers and Hymns for the Church and the Home #d17

Prayers and Hymns for the Church and the Home #d17

Psalms and Hymns for Public worship, Containing All the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ... #d16

Psalms and Hymns for Public worship, Containing All the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts ... #d16
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Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H448

Psalms and Hymns, for Christian Use and Worship #H448
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Psalms and Hymns #558

Psalms and Hymns #558
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Sacred Poems and Hymns #18

Sacred Poems and Hymns #18
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Seamen's Hymns #560

Seamen's Hymns #560

Seamen's Hymns and Devotional Assistant #d544

Seamen's Hymns and Devotional Assistant #d544
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Social Psalmist #560

Social Psalmist #560
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Songs for Social and Public Worship #498

Songs for Social and Public Worship #498

Songs for Social and Public Worship. Rev. ed. #d383

Songs for Social and Public Worship. Rev. ed. #d383

Songs for the New Life #d580

Songs for the New Life #d580
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Songs for the Sanctuary, or Hymns and Tunes for Christian Worship #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary, or Hymns and Tunes for Christian Worship #1178
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Songs for the Sanctuary; or Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Baptist Ed.) #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary; or Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Baptist Ed.) #1178
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Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary; or, Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (Words only) #1178
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Songs for the Sanctuary #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary #1178
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Songs for the Sanctuary #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary #1178
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Songs for the Sanctuary #1178

Songs for the Sanctuary #1178
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Songs of the Church #217

Songs of the Church #217

Songs of the Spirit #d370

Songs of the Spirit #d370
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The Alleluia #173e

The Alleluia #173e
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The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book #966

The Baptist Hymn and Tune Book #966
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The Baptist Praise Book #529

The Baptist Praise Book #529
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The Baptist Psalmody #1027

The Baptist Psalmody #1027

The Book of Praise #d697

The Book of Praise #d697
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The Chapel hymn book, with tunes #160

The Chapel hymn book, with tunes #160
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The Church Praise Book #243

The Church Praise Book #243
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The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #1320

The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #1320
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The College Hymnal #215

The College Hymnal #215
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The Congregational Hymn Book #297

The Congregational Hymn Book #297
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The Gospel Psalmist #757

The Gospel Psalmist #757
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The Harp #682

The Harp #682
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The Harp. 2nd ed. #a682

The Harp. 2nd ed. #a682
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The Heart and Voice #162c

The Heart and Voice #162c
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The Liturgy and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum #245

The Liturgy and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum #245
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The Lyrica #355

The Lyrica #355
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The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #357

The New Congregational Hymn and Tune Book, for Public, Social and Private Worship #357

The People's Praise Book or Carmina Sanctorum #d550

The People's Praise Book or Carmina Sanctorum #d550
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The Psalmist #875

The Psalmist #875
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The Psalmist #875

The Psalmist #875
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The Psalmody #840

The Psalmody #840
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The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #D382

The Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs of the Rev. Isaac Watts, D. D. #D382
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The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #346a

The Sabbath Hymn and Tune Book #346a

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d954

The Sabbath Hymn Book. Baptist ed. #d954

The Service of Praise #d282

The Service of Praise #d282

The Vestry Hymn Book #d418

The Vestry Hymn Book #d418
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Worship in the School Room #75

Worship in the School Room #75
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Worship in the School Room #113

Worship in the School Room #113
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