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A Collection of Psalm Tunes with a few Anthems and Hymns Some of them Entirely New

for the Use of the United Churches of Christ Church and St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia
Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791)

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XII

[Sing we Praises to the Lord]

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

[1]

Sing we Praises to the Lord. Halle. Hallelujah.
Bless his Name with one Accord Halle. Hallelujah.
For 'tis owing to his Care Halle. Hallelujah.
What we have & what we are Halle. Hallelujah.

2

He first made us by his Power.
And preserves us evry Hour
Food and Payment all are His,
Present comforts future Bliss

3

He direct our Steps by Day
Pointing out the safest Way.
And at Night in mercy Still.
Guards us from all kinds of Ill

4

God forgave us when Undone.
And redeemed us by his Son:
Raise your Voices then and Sing
Loud Hosanahs to our King.
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