Sacred Hymns (Elsworth)

Sacred Hymns (Elsworth, Reprint), English.
Benjamin C. Elsworth.
1839. First edition. 114 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 67016
Flake-Draper Number: 3160 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
Chism Number: 5 (Selection of Early Mormon Hymnbooks, 1832–1872)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: M285.2 A1e 1839; Vault Agate M285.2 A1e 1839
Church History Library: M285.2 H99 1839
Community of Christ Library: VAULT COLLECTION; VAULT COLLECTION
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Category: Hymnals and Songbooks

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Language: English

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Status: Historical (1839)

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Doctrine (Return to top)
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.	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
3.	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
4.	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
5.	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
6.	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
7.	Awake, O ye people! the Saviour 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
8.	There’s a feast of fat things for the righteous preparing Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s a Feast of Fat Things
9.	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
10.	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
11.	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
12.	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
13.	Ere long the veil 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
14.	Behold the church, it soars on high Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold the church, it soars on high
15.	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
16.	The towers 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
17.	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
18.	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
19.	The Comforter is sent again Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Comforter is sent again
20.	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
21.	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
22.	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
On Faith (Return to top)
23.	The saints like pilgrims go Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The saints like pilgrims go
24.	The power of faith restore Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The power of faith restore
25.	The glory of the Lord Shall on Mount Zion shine Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The glory of the Lord Shall on Mount Zion shine
26.	Then changed the earth will be Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Then changed the earth will be
27.	The time long appoint’d is now drawing near Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The time long appointed is now drawing near
28.	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
29.	Listen, O ye formal saints Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Listen, O ye formal saints
On Baptism (Return to top)
30.	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
31.	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
32.	Believing children gather round Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Salem’s Bright King, Jesus by Name
Sacramental (Return to top)
33.	O God, th’ eternal Father, Who dwells Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O God, the Eternal Father
34.	’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
35.	Alas! and did my Saviour bleed! Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
On Marriage (Return to top)
36.	In the morn of creation Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the morn of creation
On the Gospel (Return to top)
37.	Sinners obey the Gospel word Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Sinners obey the Gospel word
Miscellaneous (Return to top)
38.	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
39.	Let every mortal ear attend Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let Every Mortal Ear Attend
40.	What fair one is this from the wilderness travelling Words: Samuel Hutchinson; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What Fair One Is This
41.	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
42.	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
43.	From the regions of glory an angel descended Words: Anon.; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: From the Regions of Glory
44.	Earth with her ten thousand flowers Words: Thomas R. Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: God Is Love
45.	Praise to God, immortal praise Words: Anna L. Barbauld; Stewart’s Collection Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praise to God, Immortal Praise
46.	Guide us, O thou great Jehovah Words: William Williams Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah
47.	We’re not ashamed to own our Lord Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We’re Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord
48.	Joy to the world! the Lord will come! Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Joy to the World
49.	My soul is full of peace and love Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Soul Is Full of Peace and Love
50.	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
51.	Awake, O ye people! the Saviour 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
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.	Adieu, my dear brethren adieu Words: Seth Mattison Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Adieu, My Dear Brethren Adieu
54.	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
55.	Dear broth’rs 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
56.	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
57.	From Greenland’s icy mountains Words: Reginald Heber Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, All Whose Souls Are Lighted
58.	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
59.	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
60.	I know that my redeemer lives Words: Samuel Medley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Know That My Redeemer Lives
61.	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
62.	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
63.	Rejoice, ye meek and lowly Words: E. C. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Rejoice, ye meek and lowly
64.	Come, thou long expected Jesus Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, thou long expected Jesus
65.	Let Him to whom we now belong Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let Him to whom we now belong
66.	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
67.	Hail, glorious morn! thou long expect’d day Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hail, glorious morn! thou long expect’d day
68.	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
69.	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
70.	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
71.	The Lord in glory will appear Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Lord in glory will appear
72.	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
73.	Let thy kingdom, blessed Saviour Words: John A. Granade Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let Thy Kingdom, Blessed Savior
74.	At the close of the day when toil’s laid aside Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: At the close of the day when toil’s laid aside
75.	I am a sinner humbled now Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I am a sinner humbled now
76.	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
77.	Jehovah God, the great I AM Words: D. W. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jehovah God, the great I AM
78.	When earth’s foundation first was laid Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When earth’s foundation first was laid
79.	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
80.	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
81.	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
82.	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
83.	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
84.	Ye heralds of the gospel go Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye heralds of the gospel go
85.	The Bible is justly esteem’d Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Bible is justly esteem’d
86.	Awake my soul arise to God Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Awake my soul arise to God
87.	An angel from on high Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: An angel from on high descended
88.	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
89.	Behold! the Great Redeemer dies Words: R. B. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold! the Great Redeemer dies
90.	Though in the outward church below Words: John Newton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Though in the Outward Church Below
91.	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
92.	My soul is full of peace and love Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Soul Is Full of Peace and Love
93.	Let all the saints their hearts prepare Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let All the Saints Their Hearts Prepare
94.	Lord in the morning thou shalt hear Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lord in the Morning Thou Shalt Hear
95.	My God, how endless is thy love Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My God, How Endless Is Thy Love
96.	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
97.	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
98.	The day is past and gone Words: John Leland Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Day Is Past and Gone
99.	In Jordan’s tide the prophet stands Words: John Fellows; Hymns on Believers Baptism, 1773 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Jordan’s Tide the Baptist Stands
100.	Behold the Saviour of mankind Words: Samuel Wesley Sr. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold the Savior of Mankind
101.	When Joseph his brethren beheld Words: John Newton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Joseph his brethren beheld
102.	The sun that declines in the far western sky Words: Thomas B. Marsh; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Sun That Declines in the Far Western Sky
103.	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
104.	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
105.	Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song Words: John Stocker Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thy Mercy, My God, Is the Theme of My Song
106.	The Lord into his garden comes Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Lord into His Garden Comes
107.	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?
108.	Farewell, our friends and brethren Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, dear friends and brethren
Mission of the Twelve (Return to top)
109.	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
110.	Arise, ye saints of latter days Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Arise ye saints of Latter Days
111.	How good it is to sing Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How good it is to sing
112.	Ye gloomy scenes, far hence!—intrude no more! Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye gloomy scenes, far hence!—intrude no more!
113.	What is life? ’tis to exist Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What is life? ’tis to exist
114.	Come, let us anew our journey pursue Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, Let Us Anew

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