Hymn 14. 8s & 7s.

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WORDS BY OLIVER JOHNSON.
MUSIC — ZION.

1. Hark! A voice from heav'n proclaiming,
Comfort to the mourning slave;
God has heard him long complaining,
And extends his arm to save;

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Proud oppression
Soon shall find a shameful grave.
Proud oppression
Soon shall find a shameful grave.

2. See the light of truth is breaking,
Full and clear on every hand,
And the voice of mercy speaking,
Now is heard thro' all the land.
Firm and fearless,
See the friends of freedom stand.
Firm and fearless,
See the friends of freedom stand.

3. Lo! the nation is arousing
From its slumber long and deep;
And the friends of God are waking,
Never, never more to sleep.
While a bondman
In his chains remains to weep.
While a bondman
In his chains remains to weep.

4. Long, too long, have we been dreaming
O'er our country's sin and shame;
Let us now, the time redeeming,
Press the helpless captive's claim.
Till, exulting,
He shall cast aside his chain.
Till, exulting,
He shall cast aside his chain.