Church of the everlasting God

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1 Church of the ever-living God,
The Father's gracious choice,
Amid the voices of this earth
How feeble is thy voice!

2 Not many rich or noble called,
Not many great or wise;
They whom God makes his kings and priests
Are poor in human eyes.

3 But the chief Shepherd comes at length;
Their feeble days are o'er,
No more a handful in the earth,
A little flock no more.

4 Then entering the eternal halls,
In robes of victory,
That mighty multitude shall keep
The joyous jubilee.

Source: Laudes Domini: a selection of spiritual songs ancient & modern (Abr. ed.) #496

Author: Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar was born at Edinburgh, in 1808. His education was obtained at the High School, and the University of his native city. He was ordained to the ministry, in 1837, and since then has been pastor at Kelso. In 1843, he joined the Free Church of Scotland. His reputation as a religious writer was first gained on the publication of the "Kelso Tracts," of which he was the author. He has also written many other prose works, some of which have had a very large circulation. Nor is he less favorably known as a religious poet and hymn-writer. The three series of "Hymns of Faith and Hope," have passed through several editions. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872… Go to person page >

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First Line: Church of the everlasting God
Author: Horatius Bonar
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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A Collection of Hymns for the Sanctuary. Rev.ed. with a Supplement #d14

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A Selection of Spiritual Songs #758

Calvary Selection of Spiritual Songs with Music for the Church and the Choir #d132

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Christian Praise #505

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Christian Science Hymnal #a54

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Christian Science Hymnal #aa54

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Christian Science Hymnal #54

Christian Science Hymnal (Rev. and enl.) #36

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Christian Science Hymnal #54a

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Christian Science Hymnal #54b

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Christian Science Hymnal #54c

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Christian Science Hymnal #54

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Church Melodies #341

Hymns for Use in Divine Worship ... Seventh-Day Adventists #d168

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Laudes Domini #496

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Laudes Domini #932

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Psalms and Hymns and Spiritual Songs #993

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Songs for the Sanctuary, or Hymns and Tunes for Christian Worship #1018

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1018

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1018

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Songs for the Sanctuary #1018

Songs of Christian Praise with Music #d79

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Songs of the Church #609

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The Church of God Selection of Spiritual Songs for the Church and Choir #d130

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The Clifton Chapel Collection of "Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs" #848

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The College Hymnal #231

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The Hymns for the Use of Evangelical Lutheran Congregations #d64

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The New Laudes Domini #1008

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The People's Hymnal #434

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The Service of Song for Baptist Churches #d73

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