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Text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Tune: There are many/see below 1 Bless'd are the humble souls, who see Their ignorance and poverty: Treasures of grace to them are giv’n, And crowns of joy laid up in heav’n. 2 Bless'd are the men of broken heart, Who mourn for sin with inward smart; For them divine compassion flows, A healing balm for all their woes. 3 Bless'd are the meek, who stand afar From rage and passion, noise and war: God will secure their peaceful state, And plead

Text and tune: African American spiritual or Harry Dixon Loes, (1895-1965) This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine, Let it shine, I’m going to let it shine, Let it shine, let it shine, All the time. REFLECTIONS This is one of those children’s songs that has captured the attention of Sunday school teachers for many reasons--not only is it pure Scripture, but its actions are fun to use with children. It is a sweet and innocent thing to watch children sing it, gest

Text: John Rowe (1865-1933). Tune: Howard E. Smith (1863-1918) 1 I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me– Now safe am I. R/ Love lifted me, Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me; Love lifted me, Love lifted me, When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. 2 All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I'l

Text and tune: anonymous. Chorus Wade in the water Wade in the water, children, Wade in the water God's a-going to trouble the water 1. See that host all dressed in white God's a-going to trouble the water The leader looks like the Israelite God's a-going to trouble the water 2. See that band all dressed in red God's a-going to trouble the water Looks like the band that Moses led God's a-going to trouble the water 3. Look over yonder, what do you see? God's a-going to trou