You are our glory and joy!
1 Thessalonians 2:20
Words: George A. McLaughlin, in Songs of Love and Praise No. 2, edited by John R. Sweney, William Kirkpatrick & Henry L. Gilmour (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: John J. Hood, 1895), number 133.
Music: Lisse William J. Kirkpatrick (🔊 pdf nwc).
O blessèd tide that cleanses sin,
Thy mighty billows o’er me roll;
I feel the power and joy within,
I have the glory in my soul.
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I have the glory in my soul,
I have the glory in my soul,
I feel the power and joy within,
I have the glory in my soul.
My aching heart has known Thy skill,
From every wound I’m now made whole;
With perfect love, I dread no ill,
I have the glory in my soul.
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Freedom from sins and doubts and fears—
I long have sought to reach this goal;
Thy blessèd love has dried my tears,
I have the glory in my soul.
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The world and all its trifling joys
No more my spirit shall console;
Thy comfort comes to me; tho’ weak,
I have the glory in my soul.
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