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Text:Striving to praise Christ

CLV. Striving to praise Christ

1 Let us, the Sheep by Jesus Nam'd
Our Shepherd's Mercy bless;
Let us, whom Jesus hath redeem'd
Shew forth our Thankfulness.

2 Not unto us, to thee alone,
Be Praise and Glory giv'n;
Here shall thy Praises be begun,
But carry'd on in Heav'n.

3 The Hosts of Spirits now with thee,
Eternal Anthems sing;
To imitate them here, lo! we
Our Hallalujahs bring.

4 Had we our Tongues like them insir'd,
Like theirs our Songs should rise;
Like them we never should be tir'd,
But Love the Sacrifice.

5 Till we this veil of Flesh lay down,
Accept our weaker Lays;
And when, O Lord, we reach thy Throne,
We'll join in nobler Praise.

Text Information
First Line: Let us, the Sheep by Jesus Nam'd
Title: Striving to praise Christ
Language: English
Publication Date: 1791
Topic: Praise to the Redeemer
Notes: Public Domain.
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