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Sacred Hymns (Adams)

Collection of Sacred Hymns, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Sacred Hymns (Adams), English.
Bellows Falls, Vermont, USA. Charles A. Adams.
1845. Only known edition. 104 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 66896
Flake-Draper Number: 14 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
Chism Number: 29 (Selection of Early Mormon Hymnbooks, 1832–1872)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: M285.2 A1a 1845; Vault Agate M285.2 A1a 1845
Church History Library: M285.2 H99 1845 Adams
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List of songs
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Public Worship (Return to top)
1.	How happy is the man who has chosen wisdom’s ways Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How happy is the man who has chosen wisdom’s ways
2.	Know then that ev’ry soul is free Words: Anon.; Sally Swey Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Know This, That Every Soul Is Free
3.	Glorious things of thee are spoken Words: John Newton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
4.	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
5.	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
6.	Great is the Lord; ’tis good to praise Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Great Is the Lord
7.	O Jesus! the giver Of all we enjoy Words: Anon.; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Jesus, the Giver of All We Enjoy
8.	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
9.	The spacious firmament on high Words: Joseph Addison Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The spacious firmament on high
10.	Arise! arise!—with joy survey Words: Thomas Kelly Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Arise! arise! with joy survey
11.	Rejoice! ye Saints of Latter Days Words: Sacred Hymns, Emma Smith, 1841 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Rejoice, ye Saints of latter days
12.	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
13.	Awake! ye saints of God! awake Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!
14.	How will the saints rejoice to tell! Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How will the Saints rejoice to tell
15.	Redeemer of Israel, Our only delight Words: Joseph Swain; William W. Phelps (adapter) Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Redeemer of Israel
Spread of the Gospel (Return to top)
16.	The happy day has rolled on Words: Philo Dibble Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Happy Day at Last Has Come
17.	The great and glorious gospel light Words: Frederick G. Williams Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Great and Glorious Gospel Light
18.	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
19.	Go, ye messengers of heav’n Words: Anon.; John Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Go, Ye Messengers of Heaven
20.	The time is far spent—there is little remaining Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Time Is Far Spent
21.	Ye slumbering nations who have slept a long night Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye slumbering nations who have slept a long night
Second Coming of Christ (Return to top)
22.	Awake, O ye people! the Savior is coming Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Awake! O Ye People, the Savior is Coming
23.	Let us pray, gladly pray Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let Us Pray, Gladly Pray
24.	Let Zion in her beauty rise Words: John A. Granade; Edward Partridge Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise
25.	The glorious day is rolling on Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Glorious Day Is Rolling On
26.	Behold the Mount of Olives rend! Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold the Mount of Olives rend!
27.	This earth shall be a blessed place Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: This earth shall be a blessed place
28.	Behold the day appear! Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold the day appear!
29.	The time long appointed is now drawing near Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The time long appointed is now drawing near
Gathering of Israel (Return to top)
30.	What wondrous things we now behold Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What Wond’rous Things We Now Behold
31.	Come all ye sons of Zion Words: Caleb J. Taylor; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, All Ye Saints of Zion
32.	O’er the mountain tops the mount of God Words: Michael Bruce Music: N/A (words only) Adapt.: Jeremy Belknap View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold, the Mountain of the Lord
33.	“Give us room that we may dwell” Words: Thomas Kelly Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Give Us Room That We May Dwell
34.	Arise, great God! and let thy grace Words: James Merrick Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Arise, great God! and let thy grace
On Baptism (Return to top)
35.	Never does truth more shine Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Never does truth more shine
36.	In ancient times a man of God Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In ancient times a man of God
37.	Father in heav’n, we do believe Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Father in Heaven, We Do Believe
38.	How foolish to the carnal mind Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How foolish to the carnal mind
39.	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
40.	Jesus, mighty King in Zion Words: John Fellows Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jesus, Mighty King in Zion
Sacramental (Return to top)
41.	Gently raise the sacred strain Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
42.	O God, th’ eternal Father Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O God, the Eternal Father
43.	’Twas on that dark, that solemn night Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Twas on That Dark, That Solemn Night
44.	Arise, my soul, arise Words: Charles Wesley; Wesley’s Collection Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Arise, My Soul, Arise
47.	He died! the great Redeemer died! Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: He Died! The Great Redeemer Died
Funeral (Return to top)
48.	Why do we mourn for dying friends Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Why Do We Mourn for Dying Friends
49.	Creation speaks with awful voice Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Creation speaks with awful voice
50.	Heav’n has confirm’d the dread decree Words: Philip Doddridge Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Heaven has confirmed the dread decree
51.	Cease, ye mourners, cease to languish Words: William Bengo Collyer Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Cease, ye mourners, cease to languish
Farewell (Return to top)
52.	The gallant ship is under way Words: Richard Huie; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Gallant Ship Is Under Way
53.	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
54.	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?
55.	Adieu to the city where long I have wander’d Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Adieu to the city where long I have wandered
56.	To leave my dear friends, and from neighbors to part Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To leave my dear friends
57.	Farewell, ye servants of the Lord Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, ye servants of the Lord
58.	Farewell, dearest friends, from you I must go Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, dearest friends, from you I must go
Miscellaneous (Return to top)
59.	Behold the mountain of the Lord Words: Michael Bruce Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold, the Mountain of the Lord
60.	This earth was once a garden place Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Adam-ondi-Ahman
61.	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
62.	Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Now Let Us Rejoice
63.	Now we’ll sing with one accord Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Now We’ll Sing with One Accord
64.	The tow’rs of Zion soon shall rise Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Towers of Zion Soon Shall Rise
65.	O stop and tell me, Red Man Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Stop and Tell Me, Red Man
66.	See the mighty angel flying! Words: Robert B. Thompson Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: See, the Mighty Angel Flying
67.	In ancient days men fear’d the Lord Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Ancient Days Men Fear’d the Lord
68.	An Angel from on high Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: An Angel from on High
69.	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
70.	Yes, we trust the day is breaking Words: Thomas Kelly Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Yes! we trust the day is breaking
71.	Now the truth once more appears Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Now the truth once more appears
72.	Hail the day so long expected Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hail the day so long expected
73.	Farewell, all earthly honors, I bid you all adieu Words: Zion’s Hill, 1833 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, All Earthly Honors
74.	Zion’s noblest sons are weeping Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Zion’s noblest sons are weeping
75.	Awake, ye that slumber, arise from the dust! Words: William Rounseville Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Awake, ye that slumber, arise from the dust!
76.	Glorious things are sung of Zion Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Glorious Things Are Sung of Zion
77.	There is a land the Lord will bless Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There Is a Land the Lord Will Bless
78.	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
79.	Come listen, O ye formal saints Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come listen, O ye formal saints
80.	Dear brothers and sisters, I give you my hand Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear brothers and sisters, I give you my hand
81.	God spake the word, and time began Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: God Spake the Word, and Time Began
82.	Come all ye humble saints of God Words: E. C. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come all ye humble saints of God
83.	Rejoice, O earth, your redemption draws near Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Rejoice O earth, your redemption draws near
84.	Praise ye the Lord, in latter days Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praise ye the Lord, in latter days
85.	The Lord in glory will appear Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Lord in glory will appear
86.	The gospel light, in days of old Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The gospel light, in days of old
87.	When Israel in safety shall dwell Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Israel in safety shall dwell
88.	Ye heralds of Jesus, go forth in his name Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye heralds of Jesus go forth in his name
89.	Behold the man, whose tender heart Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold the man, whose tender heart
90.	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
91.	The saints, crown’d with songs of rejoicing Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The saints, crown’d with songs of rejoicing
92.	Mission of the Twelve Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Fleet the Precious Moments Roll
93.	No man had yet seen God Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: No man had yet seen God
94.	Come let us sing an evening hymn Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn
95.	Glory to thee, my God, this night Words: Thomas Ken Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Glory to Thee, My God, This Night
96.	When earth was dress’d in beauty Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Earth Was Dressed in Beauty
97.	I have no home, where shall I go? Words: Lucy Mack Smith Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I have no home, where shall I go?
98.	Arise, ye saints of latter days Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Arise ye saints of Latter Days
99.	On Faith Words: Mary Judd Page Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We read that faith the assurance is
100.	Behold a wonder in the west! Words: Mary Judd Page Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold a wonder in the west!
101.	Wake, O wake the world from sleeping Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Wake, O wake, the world from sleeping!
102.	I saw a Lamb that had been slain Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I saw a Lamb that had been slain
103.	Joseph Smith Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praise to the Man
104.	Written in Prison Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Missouri, a country how sad and how low
105.	Adieu to honor, wealth and fame Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Adieu to honor, wealth and fame
106.	Ye who are call’d to labor and minister for God Words: Mary Judd Page Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye Who Are Called to Labor

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