Now may He who from the dead
Book 3, Hymn 100 · John Newton · Public-domain words
Now may He who from the dead
Book 3, Hymn 100 · John Newton
The words
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Stanza 1. Now may He who from the deadBrought the Shepherd of the sheep,JESUS CHRIST, our King and Head,All our souls in safety keep!
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Stanza 2. May he teach us to fulfillWhat is pleasing in his sight;Perfect us in all his will,And preserve us day and night!
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Stanza 3. To that dear Redeemer’s praise,Who the cov’nant sealed with blood,Let our hearts and voices raiseLoud thanksgivings to our GOD.
Olney Hymns (1779), Book 3, Hymn 100. John Newton. Public domain. CCEL transcription with modernized spelling. www.praylock.com/olney-hymns/3-100
About these words
John Newton lived from 1725 to 1807. These historical words are public domain.
This hymn belongs to the complete three-book collection first published in 1779.
The CCEL transcription modernizes spelling and some punctuation. Read this hymn at the source. Checked 23 October 2026.
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