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Text:A gladsome hymn of praise we sing
Author:Ambrose Nichols Blatchford, 1842-1924
Tune:DOMINUS REGIT ME
Composer:John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876

77. A gladsome hymn of praise we sing

1 A gladsome hymn of praise we sing,
and thankfully we gather
to bless the love of God above,
our everlasting Father.

2 In Him rejoice with heart and voice,
His glory fading never,
whose providence is our defence,
who lives and loves for ever. [Refrain]

3 Full in His sight His children stand,
by His strong arm defended,
and He whose wisdom guides the world
our footsteps has attended. [Refrain]

4 For nothing falls unknown to Him–
or care or joy or sorrow;
and He, whose mercy ruled the past,
Will be our stay tomorrow. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: A gladsome hymn of praise we sing
Author: Ambrose Nichols Blatchford, 1842-1924
Meter: 8787
Language: English
Publication Date: 2004
Topic: God Through the Years: His Faithfulness; God Through the Years: New Year - Old Year
Tune Information
Name: DOMINUS REGIT ME
Composer: John Bacchus Dykes, 1823-1876
Meter: 8787
Key: G Major



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