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Author: Barney Elliott Warren Meter: 10.9.10.9.12.9.12.9 Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: There's a theme that is sweet to my memory Refrain First Line: 'Tis a kingdom of peace, it is reigning within Lyrics: 1 There’s a theme that is sweet to my mem’ry, There’s a joy that I cannot declare, There’s a treasure that gladdens my being, ’Tis the kingdom of righteousness here. Refrain: ’Tis a kingdom of peace, it is reigning within, It shall ever increase in my soul; We possess it right here when He saves from all sin, And ’twill last while the ages shall roll. 2 There’s a scene of its grandness before me, Of its greatness there can be no end; It is joy, it is peace, it is glory, In my heart, how these riches do blend! [Refrain] 3 I am lost in its splendor and beauty, To its ne’er-fading heights I would rise, Till I see the King come to receive me, And explore it with Him in the skies. [Refrain] 4 What a pleasure in life it is bringing! What assurance and hope ever bright! Oh, what rapture and bliss are awaiting, When our faith shall be lost in the sight! [Refrain] Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (Timeless Truths)

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KINGDOM OF PEACE

Meter: 10.9.10.9.12.9.12.9 Appears in 9 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Barney E. Warren Tune Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/What_a_Kingdom); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Hymnal of the Church of God, 1953 (100); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (32); The Gospel Trumpet Company, Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 55111 31165 55111 Used With Text: What a Kingdom!

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There's a theme that is sweet to my mem'ry

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Reformation Glory #21 (1923) Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a theme that is sweet to my mem'ry]

What A Kingdom!

Author: Barney Elliott Warren Hymnal: The Cyber Hymnal #13807 First Line: There’s a theme that is sweet to my memory Refrain First Line: ’Tis a kingdom of peace Lyrics: 1 There’s a theme that is sweet to my memory, There’s a joy that I cannot express; There’s a treasure that gladdens my being, ’Tis the kingdom of God’s righteousness. Refrain: ’Tis a kingdom of peace; It is reigning within, It shall ever increase in my soul; We possess it right here When He saves from all sin, And ’twill last while the ages shall roll. 2 There’s a scene of its grandness before me, Of its greatness there can be no end; It is joy, it is peace, it is glory, In my heart, how these riches do blend! [Refrain] 3 I am lost in its splendor and beauty, To its ne’er fading heights I would rise; Till I see the King come to receive me, And explore it with Him in the skies. [Refrain] 4 What a pleasure in life it is bringing! What assurance and hope ever bright! Oh, what rapture and bliess are awaiting, When our faith shall be lost in the sight! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [There’s a theme that is sweet to my memory]

What a Kingdom!

Author: B. E. W. Hymnal: Songs of the Evening Light #4 (1897) First Line: There's a theme that is sweet to my mem'ry Refrain First Line: 'Tis a Kingdom of peace; It is reigning within Scripture: Romans 14:17 Languages: English Tune Title: [There's a theme that is sweet to my mem'ry]