Lyrics: Isaac Watts
Great God, attend, while Zion singsPerformed by the Sacred Harp Singers in September 1938.
The joy that from Thy presence springs;
To spend one more day with Thee on earth,
Exceeds a thousand days of mirth.
Recorded by John Work, possibly in Dothan, Tennessee.
MP3 found at the Library of Congress's American Memory website.
Father, let me dedicate All this year to you
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)
In whatever earthly state You will have me be
Not from sorrow, pain, or care Freedom dare I claim;
This alone shall be my prayer: Glorify Your name.
--from New Year's Hymn by Lawrence Tuttiett, 1864 (alt.)