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Inward Joys
(An arranged hymn)
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2012, DNH arranged
Words: Isaac Watts, 1709
Tune: AFRICA (Sacred Harp #178), William Billings, 1770
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Scripture reference
The Lord hath comforted his people,
and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
(Isaiah 49:13)
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Words
1. Now shall my inward joys arise,
And burst into a song;
Almighty love inspires my heart,
And pleasure tunes my tongue.
2. God, on His thirsty Zion's hill,
Some mercy drops has thrown;
And solemn oaths have bound His love
To show'r salvation down.
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