Calvary Songs ‎#7b

7b. Now begin the heavenly theme

1 Now begin the heavenly theme,
Sing aloud in Jesus' name;
Ye, who Jesus' kindness prove!
Triumph in redeeming love.
Ye, who see the Father's grace
Beaming in the Saviour's face!
As to Canaan on ye move,
Praise, and bless redeeming love.

2 Mourning souls! dry up your tears;
Banish all your guilty fears;
See your guilt and curse remove,—
Canceled by redeeming love.
Ye, alas! who long have been
Willing slaves of death and sin!
Now from bliss no longer rove,
Stop, and taste redeeming love.

3 Welcome all, by sin oppressed,—
Welcome to his sacred rest!
Nothing brought him from above,—
Nothing but redeeming love.
Hither, then, your music bring;
Strike aloud each joyful string:
Mortals! join the hosts above,—
Join to praise redeeming love.

Text Information

• First Line: Now begin the heavenly theme
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1875
• Notes: Public Domain.

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