We found "simple" used in 20 sacred songs, each carrying a unique message of faith.
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’Tis simple faith that breaks the power
And sets us free from sin,...
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’Tis simple faith that breaks the power
And sets us free from sin,
...Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
The simple are Thy rest;
Thy lodging is in childlike hearts;...
Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
The simple are Thy rest;
Thy lodging is in childlike hearts;
...By sorrow or care,
Be it ever so simple,
There’s nothing like prayer;...
By sorrow or care,
Be it ever so simple,
There’s nothing like prayer;
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Behold a simple, tender Babe,
In freezing winter night,...
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Behold a simple, tender Babe,
In freezing winter night,
...Of Thine eternity.
Here may this simple faith sublime
O’er-arch us like the sky;...
Of Thine eternity.
Here may this simple faith sublime
O’er-arch us like the sky;
...Gloria in excelsis Deo.
On the plain, the simple shepherds
Watched their flocks the long night through;...
Gloria in excelsis Deo.
On the plain, the simple shepherds
Watched their flocks the long night through;
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Faith is a very simple thing,
Tho’ little understood;...
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Faith is a very simple thing,
Tho’ little understood;
...Tends the young and feeble,
Hear our simple prayer!
Hear our prayer!...
Tends the young and feeble,
Hear our simple prayer!
Hear our prayer!
...Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love....
Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love.
...That all may know the story.
O Christ, their simple gifts to Thee
Thy little ones are bringing;...
That all may know the story.
O Christ, their simple gifts to Thee
Thy little ones are bringing;
...Day of solemn praise and prayer,
Day to make the simple wise,
O, how great thy blessings are!...
Day of solemn praise and prayer,
Day to make the simple wise,
O, how great thy blessings are!
...And innocent the mind,
Let simple truth be on our lips,
Our hearts be kind....
And innocent the mind,
Let simple truth be on our lips,
Our hearts be kind.
...Nor come to the temple with pride in thy mien;
But lowly and simple in courage serene,
Bring meekly before Him the faith of a child,...
Nor come to the temple with pride in thy mien;
But lowly and simple in courage serene,
Bring meekly before Him the faith of a child,
...And serve Him as we ought;
And may we prize the simple truth,
These gentle flowers have taught....
And serve Him as we ought;
And may we prize the simple truth,
These gentle flowers have taught.
...With sophistries and lies
They cheat the simple soul,
Teach men Thy Gospel to despise,...
With sophistries and lies
They cheat the simple soul,
Teach men Thy Gospel to despise,
...Leads those to God who dwell afar,
And makes the simple wise.
Let not its light e’er sink in night,...
Leads those to God who dwell afar,
And makes the simple wise.
Let not its light e’er sink in night,
...Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love....
Nor thoughts that idly rove,
But simple truth be on our tongue,
And in our hearts be love.
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Ye simple men of heart sincere,
Shepherds, who watch your flocks by night,...
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Ye simple men of heart sincere,
Shepherds, who watch your flocks by night,
...When, trustful as the bird in air,
And simple as the lily fair,
O childhood bright, O childhood bright,...
When, trustful as the bird in air,
And simple as the lily fair,
O childhood bright, O childhood bright,
...As Luther taught the word of truth
In simple style to tender youth.
Help us Thy holy law to learn,...
As Luther taught the word of truth
In simple style to tender youth.
Help us Thy holy law to learn,
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