In Holy Exultation

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With heart and voice, in holy exultation

Author: William F. Sherwin
Tune: [With heart and voice in holy exultation]
Published in 3 hymnals

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1 With heart and voice, in holy exultation,
Our sacrifice of praise to God we bring;
And offer thus, in humble adoration,
Our thanks to Him who gave us power to sing.

2 To Thee, O Christ, we grateful homage render,
With souls upborne on wings of sacred song;
For Thy great love to us, so kind and tender,
Our noblest, sweetest strains we would prolong.

3 O Holy Spirit, help our weak endeavor;
Inspire our souls to worship and rejoice;
To Father, Son and Thee, both now and ever,
Be highest praise from every heart and voice!

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10158

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Author: William F. Sherwin

Sherwin, William Fisk, an American Baptist, was born at Buckland, Massachusetts, March 14,1826. His educational opportunities, so far as schools were concerned, were few, but he made excellent use of his time and surroundings. At fifteen he went to Boston and studied music under Dr. Mason: In due course he became a teacher of vocal music, and held several important appointments in Massachusetts; in Hudson and Albany, New York County, and then in New York City. Taking special interest in Sunday Schools, he composed carols and hymn-tunes largely for their use, and was associated with the Rev. R. Lowry and others in preparing Bright Jewels, and other popular Sunday School hymn and tune books. A few of his melodies are known in Great Britain th… Go to person page >

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