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CDXCVII. An evening Hymn

1 Now, from the altar of our hearts,
Let flames of love arise;
Assist us, Lord, to offer up
Our evening sacrifice.

2 Minutes and mercies multiply'd,
Have made up all this day;
Minutes came quick, but mercies were
More swift and free than they.

3 New time, new favor, and new joys,
Do a new song require:
'Till we shall praise thee as we would,
Accept our hearts desire.

4 Lord of our days, whose hand hath set,
New time upon our score;
Thee may we praise for all our time,
When time shall be no more.

Text Information
First Line: Now from the altar of our hearts
Title: An evening Hymn
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: Times and Seasons: Evening
Notes: Now Public Domain. Author: M—
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