There is Joy in Heaven

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All glory to the Savior's name, A sinner is forgiven

Author: F. A. Blackmer
Tune: [All glory to the Savior's name] (Blackmer)
Published in 2 hymnals

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1. All glory to the Saviour's name,
A sinner is forgiven;
A wand'rer has returned today,
And there is joy in heaven.

Chorus:
Glory, glory,
There is joy in heaven,
There is joy in heaven,
A wand'rer has returned today,
And there is joy in heaven.

2. 'Tis thro' the Father's wondrous gift,
The "Rock" for mortals riven,
That wand'rers may return today,
And cause such joy in heaven. [Chorus]

3. Another comes, all praise to God!
Yes, comes to be forgiven;
What joy on earth the sight affords,
And O, what joy in heaven! [Chorus]

4. And others, too, for whom our Lord
In agony has striven,
May come and freely be received,
And freely be forgiven. [Chorus]

Source: The Gospel Awakening: a collection of original and selected "hymns and spiritual songs" for the use in gospel meetings everywhere #67

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Author: F. A. Blackmer

Blackmer, Francis Augustus. (Ware, Massachusetts, February 17, 1855--October 8, 1930, Somerville, Massachusetts). Advent Christian musician. His parents, Augustus and Jane Blackmer, were among those caught up in the excitement of the Millerite Movement. One son, Fred, became an Advent Christian minister. Francis, with a talent recognized at an early age, consecrated his own life to Christian service as a musician. He was immersed in baptism at the Adventist campmeeting in Springfield, Massachusetts, by Elder Miles Grant. His early years were spend in central Massachusetts, his schooling at Wilbraham Academy. He was largely self-taught in harmony and musical composition. He wrote the words and music to his first gospel song, "Out on the f… Go to person page >

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First Line:	All glory to the Savior's name, A sinner is forgiven
Title:	There is Joy in Heaven
Author:	F. A. Blackmer
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Glory, glory, there is joy in heaven
Copyright:	Public Domain