New Hymn and Tune Book ‎#369a

369a. The better portion

Text Information

• First Line: Rise, my soul, and stretch thy wings
• Title: The better portion
• Meter: 11th P. M. 76. 76. 77. 76
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1889
• Scripture:
  Ecclesiastes 1:5-7
  ;
  Philippians 3:14
• Topic: Rejoicing: Prospect of Heaven
• Notes: Now Public Domain. Author from index: Seagrave; Hymn #935 in "A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in America" (1872)

Tune Information

• Name: AMSTERDAM
• Meter: 11th P. M. 76. 76. 77. 76
• Key: G Major or modal
• Notes: Public Domain.