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See the vivid lightnings flashing,
Turning darksome night to day,
Swift the motion, great the power,
Nothing can obstruct the way;
|: All creation :|
Pay their homage and obey.
Thus shall spread the glorious gospel,
To the earth’s remotest bound,
Distant empires, lands and nations,
Soon shall hear the solemn sound;
|: Darkness fleeing, :|
Light shall every where abound.
Grace and mercy then descending,
Shall the stubborn heart subdue,
Christ reveal his great salvation,
To the gentile and the Jew;
|: Numerous converts :|
Shall appear like morning dew.
Lo, he comes in state and glory,
Bands celestial line the way,
Saints go forth, and meet our Saviour,
And the deepest reverence pay;
|: Join your triumphs, :|
Hail the joyful happy day.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 4 7 extended
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Dates:
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1818
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Bible Refs:
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Mt 24:27; Lk 17:24;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1818 | # 707 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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SICILIAN MARINERS' HYMN
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 8 7
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1794
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 588 | No key | | # 51 | No key | | # 601 | D | | # 31 | Eb | | # 426 | Eb | | # 581 | E |
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