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The Music of Stephen C. Foster .

Foster, Stephen Collins (1826-1864)

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VOLUME 1 1844–1855
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VOLUME 2 1856–1869

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PRAISE THE LORD!

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The following poem is scored for music in the source text.

1.

Let all tongues of every nation,
Praise the Lord!
For the gift of free salvation,
Praise the Lord!

FULL CHORUS.

Joyful let our voices rise,
In the anthem of the skies,
Let our loud exultant cries,
Now ascend to heaven.

2.

For the blessed Holy Spirit,
Praise the Lord!
For the hopes that we inherit,
Praise the Lord!

FULL CHORUS.

Joyful let our voices rise,
In the anthem of the skies,
Let our loud exultant cries,
Now ascend to heaven.

3

For our faithful gospel preachers,
Praise the Lord!
For our kind efficient teachers,
Praise the Lord!

Cho.—

Joyful. etc.

4

All our sins may be forgiven,
Praise the Lord!
And a home secured in heaven,
Praise the Lord!

Cho.—

Joyful. etc.
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