Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Words: Henry S. Perkins, The River of Life (Boston, Massachusetts: Oliver Ditson, 1873).
Music: James A. Butterfield (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a larger photo of Butterfield (at least 200x300),
Thanks be to God for the victory over sin;
Thanks for His Word and the teaching therein;
Thanks for His Son whom He sent to proclaim
Tidings of good, and the earth to reclaim.
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Sing loud hosanna! Sing loud hosanna!
The victory’s gained o’er sin;
Loud swell the anthem by angels and by men;
Glory to God for the victory over sin.
Thanks for the gift of His loved, His only Son;
Thanks for the work which on earth He begun;
Thanks for the peace which it brings to the soul,
Working for Jesus, His love to unfold.
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Thanks for redemption, and purchase by His blood;
Thanks for the love He has taught in His Word;
Thanks for His Spirit, forever to reign,
Peace on the earth, and good will unto men.
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