Songs of the Christian creed and life, selected from 18 centuries and tr. by H.M. MacgillHamilton Montgomerie Macgill 1876 |
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... give that author's name : ' At all events the people gave forth this ancient voice or formula of praise . ' ' We sing praise to the Father , and to the Son , and to the Holy Spirit of God . ' Our conclusion is , that this hymn , which ...
... give that author's name : ' At all events the people gave forth this ancient voice or formula of praise . ' ' We sing praise to the Father , and to the Son , and to the Holy Spirit of God . ' Our conclusion is , that this hymn , which ...
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... give special notices of any authors , except those whose verses we translate , it were ungrateful to name the late Dr Neale , without a very cordial acknowledgment , that Latin Hymnology owes him an immense debt of gratitude . is a ...
... give special notices of any authors , except those whose verses we translate , it were ungrateful to name the late Dr Neale , without a very cordial acknowledgment , that Latin Hymnology owes him an immense debt of gratitude . is a ...
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... gives the most admiring testimony , endorsing its orthodoxy and praising its eloquence . Boyd being a sĉion of a distinguished family ( the Regent of that name having been one of his ancestors ) , was recom- mended to James VI .; and ...
... gives the most admiring testimony , endorsing its orthodoxy and praising its eloquence . Boyd being a sĉion of a distinguished family ( the Regent of that name having been one of his ancestors ) , was recom- mended to James VI .; and ...
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... give or take away . Flaminius , M. Antonius , b . 1498 , d . 1550 , the author of certain pieces of sacred poetry , printed at Paris in 1550 , under the title , ' M. Antonii Flaminii , de rebus divinis , carmina ad Margaritam Henrici ...
... give or take away . Flaminius , M. Antonius , b . 1498 , d . 1550 , the author of certain pieces of sacred poetry , printed at Paris in 1550 , under the title , ' M. Antonii Flaminii , de rebus divinis , carmina ad Margaritam Henrici ...
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... give a reason for the hope that was in him , with meekness , if not with fear . Such was this ancient Latin hymno- logist , who has been quoted with respect on the question of the Trinity , by writers on this subject , from Augustine to ...
... give a reason for the hope that was in him , with meekness , if not with fear . Such was this ancient Latin hymno- logist , who has been quoted with respect on the question of the Trinity , by writers on this subject , from Augustine to ...
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adore ages Amor arise bear believe blessed blood born bright bring century Child Christ Christian Church classical comes cross cuncta dark death Deum Deus divine Domine dost dying earth endless Eternal faith fall Father fire flesh give given glory grace hand hast hear heart heaven Holy hope Hymn Hymnus Illi Jesus Judge King Latin light live Lord lowly lucis morning Mors mortis never night noctis o'er omne omnia Patri poets praise quam quantity quod rest rhyme rise sacred saeculo seek shine sing sleep song soul Spirit star sunt Thee Thine Thou Thou art thought Three throne tibi Unto Veni Vita voice weary
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Page 53 - Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind ; Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in Thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come.
Page 53 - While life's dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, Be Thou my guide ; Bid darkness turn to day, Wipe sorrow's tears away, Nor let me ever stray From Thee aside.
Page 38 - Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God : All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood.
Page 47 - E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming Love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. 5 Then in a nobler, sweeter song, I'll sing Thy power to save, When this poor lisping, stammering tongue Lies silent in the grave.
Page 63 - I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou Shouldst lead me, on. I loved to choose and see my path ; but now Lead Thou me on ! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, Pride ruled my will : remember not past years.
Page 46 - Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; ' Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
Page 52 - JUST as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come.
Page 75 - Sun of my soul, Thou Saviour dear! It is not night if Thou be near...
Page 53 - MY faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Saviour divine : Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly thine.
Page 62 - No portents now our foes amaze, Forsaken Israel wanders lone ; Our fathers would not know Thy ways, And Thou hast left them to their own.