Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 1991 Edition

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60 Day of Worship

Tune: E. K. Davis & R. F. Davis, 1848

Words: Zion’s Hymns, 1854

Meter: Long Meter Double (8,8,8,8,8,8,8,8)

Dear people we have met today,
To sing, to hear, to preach and pray;
It is our Father’s great command,
The road that leads to His right hand;
But Oh the sad and awful state,
Of those that stand and come too late,
The foolish virgins did begin,
To knock, but could not enter in.