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The sixth verse is a variation of one of Watts' hymns, and was added in
the _Brethren's Hymn-book_, 1801--

There shall each heart and tongue
His endless praise proclaim,
And sweeter voices join the song
Of Moses and the Lamb.

The Rev. William Hammond was born Jan. 6, 1719, at Battle, Sussex, Eng.,
and educated at St. John's College, Cambridge. Early in his ministerial
life he was a Calvinistic Methodist, but ultimately joined the
Moravians. Died in London, Aug. 19, 1793. His collection of _Psalms and
Hymns and Spiritual Songs_ was published in 1745.

The Rev. Martin Madan, son of Col. Madan, was born 1726. He founded Lock
Hospital, Hyde Park, and long officiated as its chaplain. As a preacher
he was popular, and his reputation as a composer of music was
considerable. There is no proof that he wrote any original hymns, but he
amended, pieced and expanded the work of others. Died in 1770.


_THE TUNE._

The hymn has had a variety of musical interpretations. The more modern
piece is "St. Philip," by Edward John Hopkins, Doctor of Music, born at
Westminster, London, June 30, 1818. From a member of the Chapel Royal
boy choir he became organist of the Michtam Church, Surrey, and
afterwards of the Temple Church, London. Received his Doctor's degree