Yet once again, by God's abundant mercy

Yet once again, by God's abundant mercy

Author: Albert Orsborn
Tune: PILGRIMS (Smart)
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1 Yet once again, by God’s abundant mercy,
We join our song of thankfulness and praise;
Ever the light of our redeemer’s victory
Shineth before us in the world’s dark ways.

Refrain:
Jesus shall conquer, lift up the strain!
Evil shall perish and righteousness shall reign.

2 O for the time of Christ’s completed mission!
Throbs of its rapture reach us as we pray;
Gleams of its glory bursting on our vision
Speed us to labour, urge us on our way.

3 Stretch out thy hand, O God, and let the nations
Fee! through thine host the thrill of life divine;
Grant us, we pray, still greater revelations,
Make of these days an everlasting sign.


Source: The Song Book of the Salvation Army #173

Author: Albert Orsborn

Albert Orsborn, "the poet general", was the sixth leader (general) of The Salvation Army. He led the international organization in the aftermath of World War II (1946-1954), and approved its becoming a founding member of the World Council of Churches (1948). He is noted for his poetry and hymns, of which "My life must be Christ's broken bread" is arguably the best known. email sent to Hymnary Go to person page >

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First Line: Yet once again, by God's abundant mercy
Author: Albert Orsborn
Refrain First Line: Jesus shall conquer, lift up the strain

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The Song Book of the Salvation Army #173

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