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The Conversion of Sinners a Matter for Prayer and Praise

There's joy in heaven, and joy on earth

Author: John Rippon
Published in 26 hymnals

Representative Text

1 There's joy in heaven, and joy on earth,
When prodigals return,
To see desponding souls rejoice,
And haughty sinner's mourn.

2 "Come saints, and hear what God hat done,"
Is a reviving sound;
O may it spread from sea to sea,
E'en all the globe around.

3 Often, O sov'reign Lord, renew
The wonders of this day;
That Jesus here may see his seed,
And satan lose his prey.

4 Great God the work is all thine own,
Thine be the praises too,
Let every heart and every tongue
Give thee the glory due.



Source: A Selection of Hymns: from the best authors, intended to be an appendix to Dr. Watt's psalms and hymns. (1st Am. ed.) #CDXXXVIII

Author: John Rippon

Rippon, John, D.D., was born at Tiverton, Devon, April 29, 1751, and was educated for the ministry at the Baptist College, Bristol. In 1773 he became Pastor of the Baptist church in Carter Lane, Tooley Street (afterwards removed to New Park Street), London, and over this church he continued to preside until his death, on Dec. 17, 1836. The degree of D.D. was conferred on him in 1792 by the Baptist College, Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Rippon was one of the most popular and influential Dissenting ministers of his time. From 1790 to 1802 he issued the Baptist Annual Register, a periodical containing an account of the most important events in the history of the Baptist Denomination in Great Britain and America during that period, and very val… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There's joy in heaven, and joy on earth
Title: The Conversion of Sinners a Matter for Prayer and Praise
Author: John Rippon
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Instances (1 - 26 of 26)

A Baptist Hymn Book, Designed Especially for the Regular Baptist Church and All Lovers of Truth #d750

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A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for the Use of Universalist Societies and Families 16ed. #603

A Collection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #d317

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A New Selection of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs #221

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book . 27th ed. #d480

A Prayer Meeting and Revival Hymn Book. 5th ed. #d295

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A Selection of Hymns & Psalms #335

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CCCXXXV

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A Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs #H.CCCXXXV

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A Selection of Hymns from the Best Authors. #438

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A Selection of Hymns #CDXXXVIII

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A Selection of Hymns #238

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Baptist Hymn Book #a634

Hymns for the Use of the Brethren in Christ #d498

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected. (14th stereotype ed.) #154

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Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs, Original and Selected. (7th ed.) #S115

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Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #B154

The Baptist Hymn Book, in Two Parts #d544

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The Baptist Hymn Book #634

The Christian's Pocket Companion #d53

The Church Hymn Book #d985

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The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #1156

The Young Convert's Companion #d104

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