In Hymns of Praise

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In hymns of praise your voices raise

Author: Ada Blenkhorn
Tune: [In hymns of praise your voices raise]
Published in 4 hymnals

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1. In hymns of praise your voices raise
To him who reigns on high,
Whose counsels keep the mighty deep,
Who ruleth earth and sky.

[Chorus:]
Exalt his name in loud acclaim;
His mighty pow’r adore!
And humbly bow before him now,
Our King forevermore.

2. Beneath his hand, at his command,
The shining planets move;
To all below they daily show
His wisdom and his love. [Chorus]

3. The little flow’r that lasts an hour,
The sparrow in its fall,
They, too, shall share his tender care;
He made and loves them all. [Chorus]

4. Then sing again in lofty strain
To him who dwells on high;
To prayers you raise, and songs of praise,
He sweetly will reply. [Chorus]

Source: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #75

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Author: Ada Blenkhorn

Ada Jane Blenkhorn Canada 1858-1927 Born in Cobourg, Ontario, the 10th of 11 children, she emigrated with her family to the U.S. In 1884 and settled in Cleveland, OH.. She was raised a Methodist, and began writing hymn lyrics at age 34. A prolific writer of hymn lyrics, she was about to give it up when a friend encouraged her to continue, telling her some soul might be saved by a hymn she would write. She worked for many years as secretary to her brother, Henry's, real estate company. After his death in 1923, she became president of the company. She never married. John Perry Go to person page >

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First Line:	In hymns of praise your voices raise
Title:	In Hymns of Praise
Author:	Ada Blenkhorn
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	Exalt His name in loud acclaim
Copyright:	Public Domain