Hymnal: The Christian Hymn-Book
Date: 1829
Compiler: B W Stone and T Adams
Publisher/Printer: N L Finnell
First Line: Not all the nobles of the earth
Topic: <no topic given>
Writer: <no first name given> <no last name given>
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Meter: LM
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Hymn Number: 326
Page Number: 356, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsNot all the nobles of the earth,
Who boast the honors of their birth,
Such real dignity can claim,
As those who bear the Christian name.
To them the privilege is giv'n
To be the sons and heirs of heaven;
Sons of the God, who reigns on high,
And heirs of joy beyond the sky.
Their daily wants his hands supply,
Their steps he guards with watchful eye;
Leads them from the earth to heaven above,
And crowns them with eternal love.
If I've the honor, Lord, to be
One of this numerous family,
On me the gracious gift bestow,
To call thee Abba, Father, too.
So may my conduct ever prove
My filial piety and love!
Whilst all my brethren clearly trace
Their Father's likeness in my face.