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867. Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds

1 Let children hear the mighty deeds
Which God performed of old,
Which in our younger days we saw,
And which our parents told.

2 So make to them His glories known,
His works of pow'r and grace;
And we'll convey His wonders down
Through ev'ry rising race.

3 Our sons and daughters we shall tell
And they again to theirs
That generations yet unborn
May teach them to their heirs.

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5 To learn that in our God alone
Their hope securely stands,
That they may never doubt His love
But walk in His commands.

Text Information
First Line: Let children hear the mighty deeds
Title: Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds
Author (sts. 1-3, 5): Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 (alt. )
Author (st. 4): Bernhard Schumacher, 1886-1978
Meter: C M
Language: English
Publication Date: 2006
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Christian Home and Education; Christian Education; Psalm paraphrase
Copyright: St 4 © 1941 Concordia Publishing House
Tune Information
Name: NUN DANKET ALL
Composer: Johann Crüger, 1598-1662
Meter: C M
Key: F Major
Source: Lutheran Service Book, 2006 (Setting)
Copyright: Setting © 2006 Concordia Publishing House



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