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XXXI. Now begins the Heav'nly theme

1 Now begins the Heav'nly theme,
Sing aloud in Jesus's name;
Ye who Jesus's goodness prove,
Triumph in redeeming love.

2 Ye who see the Father's grace
Beaming in the Saviour's face,
While to Canaan on ye move
Bless and praise redeeming love.

3 Mourning souls, dry up your tears,
Banish all your guilty fears,
See your guilt and curse remove,
Cancel'd by redeeming love.

4 Yes, alas, who long have been
Willing slaves of death and sin,
Now from bliss no longer rove,
Stop and taste redeeming love.

5 Welcome all by sin opprest,
Welcome to a sacred rest;
Nothing brought him from above,
Nothing but redeeming love.

6 He subdu'd th' infernal pow'rs
His tremendous foe and ours,
To their cursed Empire drove,
Mighty in redeeming love.

7 Hither then your music bring,
Strike aloud each joyful string;
Mortals join the hosts above;
Join to praise redeeming love.

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First Line: Now begins the Heav'nly theme
Language: English
Publication Date: 1801
Notes: Public Domain.
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