Hymnal: The Southern Harmony, and Musical Companion (New ed. thoroughly rev. and much enl.) #105 (1854) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7.9.6 Lyrics:
1.
Come and taste, along with me,
Consolation running free,
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And I will give him glory.
2.
From our Father's wealthy throne,
Sweeter than the honeycomb,
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And I will give him glory.
3.
Wherefore should I feast alone?
Two are better far than one,
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And I will give him glory
4.
All that come with free good will
Make the banquet sweeter still,
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And I will give him glory.
5.
Now I go to mercy's door,
Asking for a little more,
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And I will give him glory.
6.
Jesus gives a double share,
Calling me his chosen heir,
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And I will give him glory.
7.
Goodness, running like a stream
Through the new Jerusalem,
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And I will give him glory.
8.
By a constant breaking forth,
Sweetens earth and heaven both,
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And I will give him glory.
9.
Saints and angels sing aloud,
To behold the shining crowd,
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And I will give him glory.
10.
Coming in at mercy's door,
Making still the number more,
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And I will give him glory.
11.
Heaven's here, and heaven's there,
Comfort flowing everywhere,
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And I will give him glory.
12.
And I boldly do profess
That my soul hath got a taste,
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And I will give him glory.
13.
Now I'll go rejoicing home
From the banquet of perfume,
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And I will give him glory.
14.
Finding manna on the road,
Dropping from the throne of God,
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And I will give him glory.
15.
O, return, ye sons of grace,
Turn and see God's smiling face,
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And I will give him glory.
16.
Hark! he calls backsliders home,
Then from him no longer roam,
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And I will give him glory.
'Tis religion we believe,
O, glory, hallelujah!
Soon it will land our souls up yonder;
Glory, hallelujah!
Languages: English Tune Title: COME AND TASTE WITH ME
Come and taste, along with me