Present Joys

==General Information==
Performer: Alabama Sacred Harp Singers 
Instrumentation: Organ-unknown
Date of recording: 1927
Record label: Okeh
Serial #:15274D (W146092)
==Lyrics==
We thank the Lord of heav’n and earth,
Who hath preserved us from our birth.
Chorus:
For present joys, for blessings past,
And for the hope of heav’n at last.
How shall we half our task fulfill?
We thank Thee for Thy mind and will. 
(Chorus)
Redeemed us oft from death and dread,
And with Thy gifts our table spread,
(Chorus) 
==Information On This Song==
This song is hymn # 318 in The Sacred Harp. The tune was written in 1908 by A.M. Cagle and the words were written by Joseph Cottle at an unknown date.
==Albums Featuring This Song==
* The Anthology Of American Folk Music
* In Sweetest Union Join
* The 1999 Western Massachusetts Sacred Harp Convention
* Revival Tonight!
* I Belong In This Band
* Southern Journey
* Sacred Harp Singing With Dinner On The Ground
 
==Related Articles==
* List Of Sacred Harp Hymns
* Shape Note
==External Links==
* Youtube video featuring this song
* this song on The Sacred Harp's website
Category:Folk Songs Category:The Anthology Of American Folk Music Category:Religious Songs Category: Hymns Category: The Sacred Harp