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==General information== | ==General information== | ||
This is an hymn by [[Isaac Watts]], 1709, Hymn 151, Book 2, from [[Hymns and Spiritual Songs (Isaac Watts)|Hymns and Spiritual Songs]]. Meter is {{CiteCat|88. 88 (L.M.)}}. | |||
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==Text and translations== | ==Text and translations== | ||
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1. Twas by an order from the Lord | |||
The ancient prophets spoke his word; | |||
His Spirit did their tongues inspire, | |||
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire. | |||
2. The works and wonders which they wrought | |||
Confirmed the messages they brought; | |||
The prophet's pen succeeds his breath, | |||
To save the holy words from death. | |||
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3. Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look | |||
On the dear volume of thy book; | |||
There my Redeemer's face I see, | |||
And read his name who died for me. | |||
4. Let the false raptures of the mind | |||
Be lost, and vanish in the wind; | |||
Here I can fix my hope secure; | |||
This is thy word, and must endure.}} | |||
==External links == | ==External links == |
Revision as of 03:53, 26 May 2018
General information
This is an hymn by Isaac Watts, 1709, Hymn 151, Book 2, from Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Meter is 88. 88 (L.M.).
Settings by composers
- Jacob French — Inspiration English SATB
Text and translations
English text
1. Twas by an order from the Lord
The ancient prophets spoke his word;
His Spirit did their tongues inspire,
And warmed their hearts with heavenly fire.
2. The works and wonders which they wrought
Confirmed the messages they brought;
The prophet's pen succeeds his breath,
To save the holy words from death.
3. Great God, mine eyes with pleasure look
On the dear volume of thy book;
There my Redeemer's face I see,
And read his name who died for me.
4. Let the false raptures of the mind
Be lost, and vanish in the wind;
Here I can fix my hope secure;
This is thy word, and must endure.
External links
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