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... hymnists in their verse . This has given to composers a wider musical field in which to work and has been one great factor in rendering hymns so popular an element in our modern worship . There must be that unde- Given this and In ...
... hymnists in their verse . This has given to composers a wider musical field in which to work and has been one great factor in rendering hymns so popular an element in our modern worship . There must be that unde- Given this and In ...
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... HYMNISTS 127-135 ..... XIV . INCREASE OF POETIC ELEMENTS 136-216 XV . - LIVING HYMNISTS : I ..... 211-258 XVI.- " " II .... 259-313 XVII.- MINOR CONTRIBUTORS ... 314-335 XVIII . - GERMAN HYMNS 336-37 XIX . - FRENCH AND OTHER HYMNS ...
... HYMNISTS 127-135 ..... XIV . INCREASE OF POETIC ELEMENTS 136-216 XV . - LIVING HYMNISTS : I ..... 211-258 XVI.- " " II .... 259-313 XVII.- MINOR CONTRIBUTORS ... 314-335 XVIII . - GERMAN HYMNS 336-37 XIX . - FRENCH AND OTHER HYMNS ...
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... hymnists ; many of whose hymns , through the translations of Dr. Neale , have become deservedly popular among us . The results of the movement set on foot by Ambrose , on English hymnody have been far more direct , since several of the ...
... hymnists ; many of whose hymns , through the translations of Dr. Neale , have become deservedly popular among us . The results of the movement set on foot by Ambrose , on English hymnody have been far more direct , since several of the ...
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... hymnists of the age were French , that he was also of that nation . At all events he studied in France . It is only quite recently that the great mass of his hymns was brought to light . For nearly seven centuries , a large part ...
... hymnists of the age were French , that he was also of that nation . At all events he studied in France . It is only quite recently that the great mass of his hymns was brought to light . For nearly seven centuries , a large part ...
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... hymnists by his rendering of the " Veni , Creator , Spiritus , " beginning " Come , Holy Ghost , our souls inspire , " incorporated into the Ordination Service of the English Prayer Book ; the only hymn which has found a place in the ...
... hymnists by his rendering of the " Veni , Creator , Spiritus , " beginning " Come , Holy Ghost , our souls inspire , " incorporated into the Ordination Service of the English Prayer Book ; the only hymn which has found a place in the ...
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Page 466 - Yet, ere we part, one lesson I can leave you For every day. Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long: And so make life, death, and that vast for-ever One grand, sweet song.
Page 75 - IN the hour of my distress, When temptations me oppress, And when I my sins confess, Sweet Spirit, comfort me ! When I lie within my bed, Sick in heart, and sick in head, And with doubts discomforted, Sweet Spirit, comfort me...
Page 18 - For he is good ; for his mercy endureth for ever : that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the Lord; so that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud : for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of God.
Page 415 - O LOVE Divine, that stooped to share Our sharpest pang, our bitterest tear, On Thee we cast each earthborn care, We smile at pain while Thou art near ! Though long the weary way we tread, And sorrow crown each lingering year, No path we shun, no darkness dread, Our hearts still whispering, Thou art near...
Page 77 - Sleep is a death ; — O make me try, By sleeping, what it is to die ! And as gently lay my head On my grave, as now my bed.
Page 30 - Christ: which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Page 200 - For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead, Lead me aright — Though strength should falter, and though heart should bleed— Through Peace to Light. I do not ask, O Lord, that thou shouldst shed Full radiance here; Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread Without a fear. I do not ask my cross to understand, My way to see; Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand And follow Thee.
Page 27 - My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit doth rejoice in God my Saviour.
Page 30 - And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness : He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
Page 432 - Hush, my dear, lie still and slumber! Holy angels guard thy bed! Heavenly blessings without number Gently falling on thy head. Sleep, my babe; thy food and raiment, House and home, thy friends provide; All without thy care or payment, All thy wants are well supplied.