Choice Hymns (Merkley)

A Small Selection of Choice Hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Choice Hymns (Merkley, Reprint), English.
Nauvoo, Illinois, USA. Christopher Merkley.
1841. First edition. 19 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 66893
Flake-Draper Number: 5342 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
Chism Number: 15 (Selection of Early Mormon Hymnbooks, 1832–1872)
Church History Library: M285.2 H99 1841m
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Category: Hymnals and Songbooks

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Language: English

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Status: Historical (1841)

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1.	An angel came down from the mansions of glory Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: An Angel Came Down from the Mansions of Glory
2.	When earth in bondage long had lain Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When earth in bondage long had lain
3.	Ere long the vail will rend in twain Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ere Long the Veil Will Rend in Twain
4.	How fleet the precious moments roll! Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Fleet the Precious Moments Roll
5.	Come ye children of the kingdom Words: Sacred Hymns, Emma Smith, 1835 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, Ye Children of the Kingdom
6.	Salem’s bright King, Jesus by name Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Salem’s Bright King, Jesus by Name
7.	Behold thy sons and daughters, Lord Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord
8.	Before this earth from chaos sprung Words: William W. Phelps; Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Before This Earth from Chaos Sprung
9.	How often in sweet meditation, my mind Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Often, in Sweet Meditation
10.	How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord Words: Selection of Hymns, John Rippon, 1787; Robert Keen Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Firm a Foundation
11.	Hark! listen to the trumpeters Words: John A. Granade Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! Listen to the Trumpeters
12.	Repent ye Gentiles all Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Repent ye Gentiles all
13.	The time is nigh, that happy time Words: Mrs. Vokes; Parley P. Pratt (adapter) Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Time Is Nigh, That Happy Time
14.	Truth reflects upon our senses Words: Anon.; M. E. Abbey Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Truth Reflects upon Our Senses
15.	Yes my native land, I love thee Words: Samuel F. Smith Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Yes, My Native Land, I Love Thee
16.	The morning breaks, the shadows flee Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Morning Breaks
17.	The spirit of God like a fire is burning Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Spirit of God
18.	When shall we all meet again? Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When shall we all meet again?
19.	May the grace of Christ our Saviour Words: John Newton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: May the Grace of Christ, Our Savior

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