The Christian Harmony
INDEX

INDEXES FOR ALL EDITIONS OF WILLIAM WALKER’S CHRISTIAN HARMONY

100 Tennessee

Page 100in The Christian Harmony, 2010 Revised Edition
Page 100in The Christian Harmony, Deason-Parris Revisions 1958-1994 (Alabama Book)
Page 100in The Christian Harmony, William Walker 1873 Edition (Carolina Book)
Music:Unknown
arr. A Supplement to the Kentucky Harmony, 1820
Start of Tune:MSSSMSSLDDRMMRRD
Key:F Major
Time Signature:4/4
Text:John Newton, 1779
Hymn Meter:C.M. 8 lines.

Afflictions, though they seem severe, Are oft in mercy sent; They stopped the prodigal's career, And caused him to repent. Although he no relenting felt, Till he had spent his store, His stubborn heart began to melt When famine pinched him sore. “What have I gained by sin,” he said, “But hunger, shame, and fear? My father's house abounds with bread, Whilst I am starving here: I'll go and tell him all I've done, Fall down before his face; Unworthy to be called his son, I'll ask a servant's place.” He saw his son returning back, He looked, he ran, he smiled, And threw his arms around the neck Of his rebellious child. “Father, I've sinned, but O forgive!” And thus the father said: “Rejoice, my house! my son's alive, For whom I've mourned as dead.” “Now let the fatted calf be slain; Go spread the news around: My son was dead but lives again, Was lost, but now is found.” 'Tis thus the Lord Himself reveals To call poor sinners home, More than the father's love He feels And bids the sinner come.