In Hymns of Praise
Author: Ada Blenkhorn
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1. In hymns of praise your voices raise
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1. In hymns of praise your voices raise
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To him who reigns on high;
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To him who reigns on high,
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Whose counsels keep the mighty deep,
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Whose counsels keep the mighty deep,
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Who ruleth earth and sky.
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Who ruleth earth and sky.
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[Chorus]
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[Chorus]
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Exalt his name in loud acclaim,
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Exalt his name in loud acclaim;
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His mighty pow’r adore!
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His mighty pow’r adore!
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And humbly bow before him now,
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And humbly bow before him now,
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Our King forevermore.
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Our King forevermore.
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2. Beneath his hand, at his command,
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2. Beneath his hand, at his command,
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The shining planets move;
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The shining planets move;
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To all below they daily show
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To all below they daily show
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His wisdom and his love.
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His wisdom and his love.
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3. The little flow’r that lasts an hour,
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3. The little flow’r that lasts an hour,
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The sparrow in its fall,
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The sparrow in its fall,
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They, too, shall share his tender care;
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They, too, shall share his tender care;
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He made and loves them all.
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He made and loves them all.
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4. Then sing again in lofty strain
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4. Then sing again in lofty strain
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To him who dwells on high;
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To him who dwells on high;
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To prayers you raise, and songs of praise,
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To prayers you raise, and songs of praise,
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He sweetly will reply.
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He sweetly will reply.
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1928, or published before 1964 and not renewed).