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Hymn: Before the heavens were spread abroad (FL)

Hymnal: Christian Psalms and Hymns

Date: 1839

Compiler: Walter Scott and Silas Leonard

Publisher/Printer: A S Tilden

First Line: Before the heavens were spread abroad

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Hymn Number: 17

Page Number: 015, click to see hymnal pages

Lyics

BEFORE the heavens were spread abroad,

From everlasting was the Word;

With God he was--the Word was God,

And shall divinely be adored.



By his own power were all things made,

By him supported all things stand:

He is the whole creation's head,

And angels fly at his command.



But lo! he leaves his Father's throne,

Descends to earth the prince of peace;

when in his form the Godhead shone,

How full of peace! how full of grace!



DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow:

Praise him all creatures here below:

Praise you the Son, exalt his name:

Praise you our God--Praise you the Lamb.