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The hymn is given at the end of an article in prose, which is a spiritual improvement of a preceding article, signed J. F., and entitled " Questions and Answers relative to the National Debt." By numerical calculations the number of a man s sins is shown to be very great, and that of all the redeemed therefore overwhelm ing, and hence the unspeakable value of Christ s atonement, and then this hymn is introduced. It gave consolation to the late lamented Prince Consort in his dying hour. Dr. Pomeroy relates that a few years ago when in an Armenian Church, at Constanti nople, he observed many weeping as they sang, and found on enquiry that they were singing this affecting hymn.
" Jesus, at thy command." No. G09.
This hymn is wrongly attributed to Toplady: it is by Richard de Courcy, and is found in his collection, 1793.
" Your harps, ye trembling saints." No. 632. This is little more than one-third of the original piece. " Deathless principle! arise." No. 724.
The author entitled this hymn, " The Dying Believer to his Soul." The third verse is omitted in the " New Congregational Hymn Book."
" Now may the Spirit s holy fire." No. 787.
This hymn, erroneously attributed to Toplady, is by Eev. Robert Seagrave, M.A., vide under his name, page 102.
" Shepherd divine, our wants relieve." No. 811.
This is erroneously attributed to Toplady: it is by Charles Wesley, 1749.
" Inspirer and Hearer of prayer." No. 937. This is the latter part of a piece beginning
" What tho my frail eyelids refuse." " We sing to thee, Thou Son of God." No. 310.
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