The Christian Choir; Or a System of Christian Psalmody, for Public and Private Worship (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1835 Excerpt: ... a great light; and they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. Chorus. For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, How awful is the darkness in which the Pagan world is involved How awful is the darkness of the natural man--at enmity against God But Christ Jesus is the Light of this world, and he thatfolloweth Jesus, by faith, shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life --VLom. viii. 7,8; John viii. 12. Oh, praised tot ever be God, for the wonders of redeeming love Praise to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Counsellor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Solo, IVeble. There were shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were sore afraid. Arid the angel said unto them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people: for unto you is born this day in the City of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying, Chorus. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men. (109) ANTHEM--Psalm xxix. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10. Music by Kent. The prophet calleth the kings of the earth to give glory to Jehovah, and to the voice or word of his power; the effects of which in this world and in the Church are most magnificently described. Christ crucified is the power of God and the wisdom of God; and to those who are united to Him by faith, He is wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctiucation, and redemption. 1 Cor. i. ...