Present Joys

General Information
Performer: Alabama Sacred Harp Singers

Instrumentation: Organ-unknown

Date of recording: 1927

Record label: Okeh

Serial #:15274D (W146092)

Lyrics
We thank the Lord of heav’n and earth,

Who hath preserved us from our birth.

Chorus:

For present joys, for blessings past,

And for the hope of heav’n at last.

How shall we half our task fulfill?

We thank Thee for Thy mind and will.

(Chorus)

Redeemed us oft from death and dread,

And with Thy gifts our table spread,

(Chorus)

Information On This Song
This song is hymn # 318 in The Sacred Harp. The tune was written in 1908 by A.M. Cagle and the words were written by Joseph Cottle at an unknown date.

Albums Featuring This Song

 * The Anthology Of American Folk Music
 * In Sweetest Union Join
 * The 1999 Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Convention
 * Revival Tonight!
 * I Belong In This Band
 * Southern Journey
 * Sacred Harp Singing With Dinner On The Ground

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