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Text:Salvation! O the Joyful Sound
Author (st. 1, 2):Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Author (st. 3):Unknown
Tune:ST. PETER
Composer:Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877

398. Salvation! O the Joyful Sound

1 Salvation! O the joyful sound!
What pleasure to our ears!
A sovereign balm for every wound,
A cordial for our fears.

2 Salvation! let the echo fly
The spacious earth around,
While all the armies of the sky
Conspire to raise the sound.

3 Salvation! O Thou bleeding Lamb!
To Thee the praise belongs;
Salvation shall inspire our hearts,
And dwell upon our tongues.

Text Information
First Line: Salvation! O the joyful sound!
Title: Salvation! O the Joyful Sound
Author (st. 1, 2): Isaac Watts, 1674-1748
Author (st. 3): Unknown
Meter: CM
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Salvation; Promise
Notes: Alternate tune: CAMBRIDGE (Randall)
Tune Information
Name: ST. PETER
Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle, 1799-1877
Meter: CM
Key: E♭ Major



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