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Shouting Song 80t

The Sacred Harp, 1991 (Denson) Edition

Composer: Benjamin Franklin White, 1844
Alto: Wilson Marion Cooper, 1902
Poet: Peak's New Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1793
Meter: 8s,7s (8,7,8,7)
Stanza Poetry Source by First Line
1
Jesus, grant us all a blessing,
Shouting, singing, send it down;
Lord, above, may we go praying,
And rejoicing in Thy love.

(Chorus)
JESUS, grant us all a blessing,, Stanza 1
Chorus
Shout, Oh glory! Sing glory, hallelujah!
I'm going where pleasure never dies.
2
Jesus, pardon all our follies,
Since together we have been,
Make us humble, make us holy
Cleanse us all from ev'ry sin.

(Chorus)
JESUS, grant us all a blessing,, Stanza 2