Author Archives: Noah

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musings of a young Catholic aspiring to be faithful to his Lord and God Jesus Christ through His Holy Catholic Church

Lord Of The Worlds Above

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Noah

This hymn is an adaptation of Psalm 84 This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in The Psalms of David (1719) where it is listed under the header “Psalm LXXXIV. As the 148th Psalm. Longing for … Continue reading →

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Lord, In Whose Eternal Counsels

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Lord, in whose eternal counselsPast and Future are as one,With Thy grace and Thy protectionBless Thy work in us … Continue reading →

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Lord, If Thou The Grace Impart

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the 2nd edition (1743) of A Collection of Psalms and Hymns (1741) where it is listed under Psalm CXXXI: Lord, if thou the grace impart, Poor in spirit, … Continue reading →

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Lord, If On Earth The Thought Of Thee

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Lord, if on earth the thought of TheeBe life, and strength, and peace,How blessed shall that vision beWhich never … Continue reading →

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Lo! The Voice Of Jesus

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Lo! the voice of JesusFondly speaks to all:He it is who frees usFrom sin’s bitter thrall:He it is … Continue reading →

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Let Us Raise Our Grateful Voices

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Let us raise our grateful voices;Nature all with us rejoicesHomage to our God to bring,—Voices hymning deepest yearningOf our … Continue reading →

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Let Me Be With Thee Where Thou Art

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in an 1840 edition of Elliott’s Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship: Let me be with thee where thou art, My Saviour, my eternal rest; Then only will this … Continue reading →

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Jesus! Name Of Wondrous Love!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Noah

This is the text of this hymn as it appears in Church Hymns (1871) where it is listed under General Hymns: Jesus! Name of wondrous love!Name all other names above!Unto which must every kneeBow in deep humility. Jesus! Name decreed … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Thou Joy Of Loving Hearts!

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Noah

This hymn is cento of “Iesu Dulcis Memoria” and not a full translation. This is the original text of this hymn as it appears in the The Sabbath Hymn Book (1858) where it is listed under the header “Delight in … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Still Lead On

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Noah

This is the original text as it appears in Hymns from the Land of Luther (1854): Jesus, still lead on,Till our rest be won!And although the way be cheerless,We will follow, calm and fearless;Guide us by Thy handTo our Fatherland. … Continue reading →

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