Happy The Souls That First Believed
Happy The Souls That First Believed
1 HAPPY the souls that first believed,
To Jesus and each other cleaved,
Joined by the unction from above
In mystic fellowship of love.
2 Meek, simple followers of the Lamb,
They lived, and spake, and thought the same;
They joyfully conspired to raise
Their ceaseless sacrifice of praise.
3 With grace abundantly endued,
A pure, believing multitude,
They all were of one heart and soul,
And only love inspired the whole.
4 O what an age of golden days!
O what a choice, peculiar race!
Washed in the Lamb's all-cleansing blood,
Anointed kings and priests to God!
5 Ye different sects, who all declare,
"Lo, here is Christ! " or, "Christ is here!"
Your stronger proofs divinely give,
And show me where the Christians live.
6 The gates of hell cannot prevail;
The church on earth can never fail;
Ah, join me to thy secret ones!
Ah, gather all thy living stones!
7 Scattered o'er all the earth they lie,
Till thou collect them with thine eye,
Draw by the music of thy name,
And charm into a beauteous frame.
8 For this the pleading Spirit groans,
And cries in all thy banished ones;
Greatest of gifts, thy love impart,
And make us of one mind and heart.
9 Join every soul that looks to thee
In bonds of perfect charity;
Now, Lord, the glorious fullness give,
And all in all for ever live!
1 HAPPY the souls that first believed,
To Jesus and each other cleaved,
Joined by the unction from above
In mystic fellowship of love.
2 Meek, simple followers of the Lamb,
They lived, and spake, and thought the same;
They joyfully conspired to raise
Their ceaseless sacrifice of praise.
3 With grace abundantly endued,
A pure, believing multitude,
They all were of one heart and soul,
And only love inspired the whole.
4 O what an age of golden days!
O what a choice, peculiar race!
Washed in the Lamb's all-cleansing blood,
Anointed kings and priests to God!
5 Ye different sects, who all declare,
"Lo, here is Christ! " or, "Christ is here!"
Your stronger proofs divinely give,
And show me where the Christians live.
6 The gates of hell cannot prevail;
The church on earth can never fail;
Ah, join me to thy secret ones!
Ah, gather all thy living stones!
7 Scattered o'er all the earth they lie,
Till thou collect them with thine eye,
Draw by the music of thy name,
And charm into a beauteous frame.
8 For this the pleading Spirit groans,
And cries in all thy banished ones;
Greatest of gifts, thy love impart,
And make us of one mind and heart.
9 Join every soul that looks to thee
In bonds of perfect charity;
Now, Lord, the glorious fullness give,
And all in all for ever live!
More Lyrics From The Album
- 01. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
- 02. Come, Sinners, To The Gospel Feast
- 03. All That Pass By, To Jesus Draw Near
- 04. Ho! Every One That Thirsts, Draw Nigh!
- 05. Thy Faithfulness, Lord, Each Moment We Find
- 06. Sinners, Turn, Why Will Ye Die?
- 07. Let The Beasts Their Breath Resign
- 08. What Could Your Redeemer Do
- 09. Sinners, Obey The Gospel-word! Sinners, Obey The Gospel-word!
- 10. Ye Thirsty For God, To Jesus Give Ear
- 11. God, The Offended God Most High
- 12. Come, Ye That Love The Lord
- 13. Happy Soul That Free From Harms
- 14. Happy The Man That Finds The Grace
- 15. Happy The Souls To Jesus Joined
- 16. Happy The Souls That First Believed
- 17. Jesus, From Whom All Blessings Flow
- 18. Father, Saviour Of Mankind
- 19. Rejoice Evermore With Angels Above
- 20. Weary Souls, That Wander Wide
- 21. Ye Simple Souls That Stray
- 22. Behold The Saviour Of Mankind
- 23. Extended On A Cursed Tree
- 24. Saviour, If Thy Precious Love
- 25. Stupendous Love Of God Most High!
- 26. I Thirst, Thou Wounded Lamb Of God
- 27. Saviour, The World's And Mine
- 28. Love Divine! What Hast Thou Done!
- 29. Come, Ye Weary Sinners, Come
- 30. Where Shall My Wondering Soul Begin?
