Be perfect to bless purpose
The same words as 3 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.
17 words changed · 1 stanza only in Hymns for God’s Peculiar People #27 · tune [unclear] → Rose. C. M.
Verse 1
Be perfect—holiness persue; In love be sure to dwell, and God through Christ will
comfort you; So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 1
Be perfect to bless purpose; be holy and do thou go Christ with
comfort you; So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 2
Be of one mind—give God your hearts,
And of his mercies tell,
Which he through grace to you imparts;
So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 2
Be of one mind; give God your hearts,
And of his mercies tell,
Which he through grace to you imparts;
So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 3
Now live in peace and holy fear;In love strive to excel;
For Christ, our King, will soon appear;
So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 3
Now live in peace and holy fear;
In love serve one another;
For Christ, our King, will soon appear;
So, brethren, all farewell.
Verse 4
The God of love and peace adore,
And on his mercy dwell,
We hope to meet on Canaan's shore,
So brethren all farewell.
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