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Hymn 340: Let songs of praise arise
HYMN CCCXL.
Let songs of praise arise; Teachers, your tribute bring; Let hallelujahs fill the skies, Earth with hosannas ring.
Once, by the river-side, A little fountain rose; Now, like the Severn's sea-ward tide, Round the broad world it flows.
One heaven-directed mind Reveal'd the simple plan: Now, in the glorious task combined, Ten thousand are one man.
Though poor and mean the place, And small the band he taught: Millions since then have shared the ; Behold what God hath wrought.
Through Albion's ocean-isles, In near and distant lands, Where'er the Christian smiles, The School-house stands.
Heralds of peace proclaim The year of jubilee; Now in the Babe of Bethlehem's Name, Bid every child go free.