Scripture Verse

In Thy presence is fullness of joy. Psalm 16:11

Introduction

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Eliza E. Hewitt (1851–1920)

Words: Eli­za E. Hew­itt, in Praise Hymns and Full Sal­va­tion Songs, ed­it­ed by Jo­nas Trum­bau­er (Phi­la­del­phia, Penn­syl­van­ia: John J. Hood, 1898).

Music: Bo­thell John R. Swe­ney (🔊 pdf nwc).

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John R. Sweney (1837–1899)

Lyrics

Oh, bless the Lord, He cleansed my soul,
And filled my lips with singing;
He came in my poor, sinful heart,
And set the joy-bells ringing.

Refrain

Oh, praise the Lord, He first loved me;
I feel new life upspringing;
He came in my poor, sinful heart,
And set the joy-bells ringing.

He placed my feet upon the rock,
The only sure foundation;
He shows me wonders of His grace,
The blessings of sal­va­tion.

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His promise is for all the days,
His love for me is caring;
While in the Fa­ther’s house above,
A mansion He’s preparing.

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His love is calling, seeking still,
Come, every bur­den bringing;
The touch of Christ within your heart
Will set the joy-bells ringing.

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