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Song of the Lilies

Hark, the lilies whisper Tenderly and low

Author: J. A. Collier
Tune: [Hark! the lilies whisper] (Silcher)
Published in 21 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Hark! the lilies whisper
Tenderly and low,
"In our grace and beauty,
See how fair we grow."
Hark! the roses speaking,
Telling all abroad
Their sweet, wondrous story
Of the love of God.

2 And if toil and trouble
Be our lot below,
Think upon the lilies,
See how fair they grow.
Flowers of field and garden--
All their voices meet;
And their Maker's praises,
To our souls repeat.


Source: The Morning Stars Sang Together: a book of religious songs for Sunday schools and the home circle #7

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Author: J. A. Collier

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Text Information

First Line: Hark, the lilies whisper Tenderly and low
Title: Song of the Lilies
Author: J. A. Collier
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Media

The Cyber Hymnal #8791
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Instances

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