Hymnal: The Christian Hymn Book
Date: 1865
Compiler: Alexander Campbell
Publisher/Printer: Central Book Concern
First Line: Now begin the heavenly theme
Topic: Public Worship/Gratitude and Praise
Writer: <no first name given> Lnagford
Composer:
Meter: 7s
Tune:
Hymn Number: 653
Page Number: 392, 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.
Mourning souls, dry up your tears;
Banish all your guilty fears;
See you guilt and curse remove,
Canceled by 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.