The Harp of Zion

The Harp of Zion: A Collection of Poems, &c.

The Harp of Zion (Reprint), English.
Liverpool, England; London, England. John Lyon.
1853. First edition. 106 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 66898
Flake-Draper Number: 5067 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
Chism Number: 61 (Selection of Early Mormon Hymnbooks, 1832–1872)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: BX 8688.1 .L98h
Church History Library: M288.1 L991h 1853; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 10; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 11; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 12; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 2; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 3; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 4; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 5; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 6; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 7; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 8; M288.1 L991h 1853 no. 9
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Language: English

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Status: Historical (1853)

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0.	Dedication Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beloved esteemed, and honoured brother, hear
3.	Lines inscribed to the Author Words: John Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thou Lyon of the East
5.	Inspiration Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To thee, O spirit-stirring Truth of Heaven!
17.	Address to Elders F. D. and S. W. Richards Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell! beloved of the Lord, farewell
20.	Lines to Elder Franklin D. Richards Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thrice welcome, herald of eternal Truth!
23.	A Marvellous Work and Wonder Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A change of dread reform
27.	Exodus Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye sons of Israel arise
29.	Impromptu Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, blest messenger of peace
31.	The Press Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How vast thy treasures, soul-inspiring Star!
34.	The Prophet Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: On a mound where the dark Mississippi rolled past
37.	Presidency Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To rule with power, requires no foreign aid
39.	Eulogy, to Orson Pratt Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If truth in man be virtue’s highest aim
41.	The Perpetual Emigrating Fund Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come on, ye rich, with all your gifted store
42.	Man Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Man, when his constitution is unfurled
44.	Eulogy, to Miss Eliza R. Snow Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Eliza Snow is the queen of the muse
46.	The Ruined City Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Alas! and is this far-famed city doomed
50.	The Poet’s Dream Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: High on a rock methought he sat. ’Twas night
53.	The Apostate Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I knew him, ere the roots of bitterness
57.	The Orphan Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Twas Whitsuntide! a sad, distressing term
60.	Blind Justice Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Blind Justice, once a heathen goddess fair
64.	Address delivered to the Saints Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: All hail! ye Saints, who love to serve the Lord
67.	Farewell Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In this dark world,—where changes dim the scene
69.	Fear Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There is a meaning in some words that few
71.	Reflections on a Bank Note Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thou representative of something great
73.	Recreation Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A little sportive boy one day
75.	There is Something at Hand Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s a voice in the valleys, the mountains, and floods
77.	Zion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Prepare, prepare, ye Saints of the Most High
79.	Lines written to Elder Eli B. Kelsey Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell! my dearest Kelsey
81.	Lines to Mrs. Eli B. Kelsey Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear Sister, though unknown to thee
84.	Farewell Echo Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, beloved brother Banks, farewell
86.	Inscribed to Elder J. W. Cummings Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, dear friends, we now must part
88.	Lines written on the Departure Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: And must we part? ’tis like a dream
90.	Address to ’Forty-Nine Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell to thee, old ’Forty-nine
93.	Retaliation Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Jesus appeared as the Saviour of men!
95.	Forgiveness Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When I against the Lord transgress
96.	The Boy’s Questions Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: “Tell me, dear mother, what you mean”
99.	Axioms Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Saint Paul of old, has somewhere said
101.	Blessing for the Dead Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How happy the Saints who are faithful and true
102.	Disease Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O fell disease! thou mortal scourge of man
104.	Profligacy Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How passing strange, yet true, that man so great
106.	Ode to Morn Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The night! the night! the dark, dull night
108.	Water Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Water! blest boon
111.	Epistle to Elder James Linforth Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Once more dear friend my harp I’ll tune
116.	Mrs. T. B. H. Stenhouse’s Farewell Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Shall all that this world in patience employ
118.	Memento Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My dearest friends, for you I’ve culled a wreath from memory’s bower
121.	“It’s a Cauld Barren Blast that blaws Nobody Good” Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When the winter winds roar like to ding down the lum
123.	Thoughts on visiting the Home of my Fathers Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My dear native shades, when you rise in my view
126.	Lines inscribed to Sisters Montgomery and M’Lean Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear Sisters, though your dreary lot
127.	Time Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How swiftly time flies on apace
129.	Inquiry Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Tell me, ye twinkling Stars
131.	Elegy, on Wee Hughie Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My bonnie wee Hugh was a canty bird
132.	Acrostic, on Jane Bromley Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jane
132.	Acrostic, on an infant Daughter Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Soft, little, tiny, loving thing
133.	Acrostic, on Lucy Martin Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Loving sister, for thy kindness
134.	In Remembrance of Robert F. Calderwood Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Robert, my son, and art thou now
135.	Lines to Elder G. B. Wallace Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If Scotland lost a hero brave
136.	Epistle to — — Liverpool Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear friend, accept, with gratitude
140.	Epistle to Miss J. Bromley Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Sister Jane, if thou wouldst court the muse
142.	Epistle inscribed to J. M’Laws Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear Brother, while the Clergy rage
145.	Epistle—inscribed to S. R. Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dear sister, though few days have past
148.	Epistle to Elder John Jaques Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Kind friend, your letter duly sent
Sonnets (Return to top)
153.	Scepticism Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Go search, and say, ye sceptics who find fault
154.	Signs of the Last Days Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Go ask, ye sages of the latter day
155.	Cholera Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What wailing’s this I hear, at home, abroad?
155.	Lust Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lust is the offspring of a thousand sighs
156.	In Memory of Elder James Young Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behind the veil another brother’s gone
157.	Suspicion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Suspicion! “Green-eyed Monster,” how I dread
158.	Faith Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Tis consolation sweet, and strength’ning to
158.	Independence Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If to be independent, means a proud
159.	Obedience Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Obedience is the common lot of all!
160.	Regret Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Tis hard to say farewell when fond hearts part!
161.	Reverses Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Who that have felt the parting tear of grief
161.	Man-made Religion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Tis strange to see how multiform dissents
162.	Sleep of Death Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Who that has felt the charm of balmy sleep
163.	Epitaph in Memory of Elder J. H. Flanigan Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Our brother died in life’s meridian hour
164.	Slaughtering Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Tis strangely odd, to think of some men’s choice
164.	On the Portrait of Elder G. P. Dykes Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If there’s ought in the bland expressive face
165.	Poverty and Debt Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O debt! thou dreadful, terrifying thing
166.	A Satire on Avarice Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O ye who tremble at expense, and fear
Songs (Return to top)
169.	Strike the Lyre Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come holy fire, with faith inspire
171.	I’m a Saint, I’m a Saint Words: W. J. Clements Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’m a Saint
172.	Song of Zion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let them talk of this earth as a desert who will
174.	The Mountain Dell Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Away, away, to the mountain dell
176.	’Tis for the Best Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Should fortune raise me to possess
178.	Try it again Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Try It Again
180.	Contentment Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The rich that lie on beds o’ down
182.	Auld Mrs. Beard Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s auld Mrs. Beard who lives at Shrubhill
183.	Be in Time Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ye people all give ear, be in time, be in time
185.	Mormon Triumph Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To God we’ll give the glory
187.	Pilgrim Saint’s Song Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My hope is in Jesus, who soon shall appear
189.	To my Wife Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If I but dare to think
191.	Sing me the Song Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll sing thee of lands where no tyrant’s power
192.	A Wish Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Where the voice of friendship’s heard
194.	Oh give me that Land Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In a beautiful vale! a lovely vale!
195.	March of Improvement Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Langsyne, when a callant
Hymns (Return to top)
201.	Confidence in God Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Everlasting Friend
202.	Confirmation Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Lord, do Thou Thy gifts bestow
203.	Anointing and Prayer for the Sick Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When sickness clouds the soul with grief
204.	Marriage Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Lord, do Thou in heaven seal
206.	Praise to God Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To Thee, O God, we do approach
208.	Chant—True Religion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let heathens worship stocks and stones
210.	Christ’s Second Coming Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, come, O Jesus my Saviour
211.	Practical Religion Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, let us purpose with one heart
213.	Millennial Hymn Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hail! bright millennial day of rest
215.	Anthem Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Sound the sweet Anthem o’er mountain and plain
217.	The Poet’s Farewell Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Fareweel, my cattie, fareweel

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