Scripture Verse

…singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Colossians 3:16

Introduction

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William F. Sherwin
1826–1888

Words: Will­iam F. Sher­win, Heart and Voice (Cin­cin­na­ti, Ohio: John Church, 1881), page 3.

Music: Vir­gin­ia Beach Will­iam F. Sher­win, 1881 (🔊 pdf nwc).

Lyrics

With heart and voice, in holy exultation,
Our sacrifice of praise to God we bring;
And offer thus, in humble adoration,
Our thanks to Him who gave us power to sing.

To Thee, O Christ, we grateful homage render,
With souls upborne on wings of sacred song;
For Thy great love to us, so kind and tender,
Our noblest, sweetest strains we would prolong.

O Holy Spirit, help our weak endeavor;
Inspire our souls to worship and rejoice;
To Father, Son and Thee, both now and ever,
Be highest praise from every heart and voice!