Hymnal: New Christian Hymn and Tune Book
Date: 1882
Compiler: Fillmore Brothers
Publisher/Printer: Fillmore Brothers
First Line: Now begin the heavenly theme
Topic: Opening
Writer: Martin Madan
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune: Nottingham
Hymn Number: 438
Page Number: 145, click to see hymnal pages
LyicsNOW begin the heavenly theme;
Sing aloud in Jesus' name;
Ye who his salvation prove,
Triumph in redeeming love.
Ye who see the Father's grace
Beaming in the Saviour's face,
As to Canaan on ye move,
Praise and bless redeeming love.
Welcome, all by sin oppressed,
Welcome to his sacred rest!
Nothing brought him from above,
Nothing but redeeming love.
Hither, then, your music bring;
Strike aloud each cheerful string;
Mortals, join the host above-
Join to praise redeeming love.