Scripture Verse

I will bless the Lord at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1

Introduction

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Benjamin C. Unseld
(1843–1923)

Words: Fan­ny Cros­by, 1901. Some hym­nals give the au­thor as Maud Ma­ri­on, one of Fan­ny’s pseu­do­nyms.

Music: Hord­ville Ben­ja­min C. Un­seld, 1901 (🔊 pdf nwc).

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Fanny Crosby (1820–1915)

Lyrics

Let hearts and hands be joined in one,
While cheer­ful voices raise
To Him, our Sav­ior, Lord and king,
Another song of praise.

Refrain

We thank Him for our Sab­bath home,
And all our friends so dear;
We thank Him for the bliss­ful day
That crowns our op­en­ing year.

O may we love Him more and more,
And serve Him as we ought;
And may we prize the sim­ple truth,
These gentle flow­ers have taught.

Refrain

We want to live for Him alone,
While yet on earth we stay;
To follow out the Gold­en Rule,
And its com­mands ob­ey.

Refrain