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Thread #1256   Message #2540623
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
15-Jan-09 - 02:56 PM
Thread Name: Origins: Peace in the Valley (Thomas A. Dorsey)
Subject: Lyr. Add: VALLEY OF BLESSING (Wittenmyer, Fisher)
This revival hymn has similarity of content with "Peace in the Valley," but that could be coincidental. Second verse is closest in idea.

THE VALLEY OF BLESSING
Annie Wittenmyer, music Wm. G. Fisher

1
I have entered the valley of blessing so sweet,
And Jesus abides with me there;
And His Spirit and blood make my cleansing complete,
And His perfect love casteth out fear.

Refrain
Oh, come to this valley of blessing so sweet,
Where Jesus will fullness bestow;
And believe, and receive, and confess Him,
That all His salvation may know.

2
There is peace in the valley of blessing so sweet,
And plenty the land doth impart;
And there's rest for the weary, worn traveler's feet,
And joy for the sorrowing heart.

3
There is love in the valley of blessing so sweet,
Such as none but the blood-washed may feel,
When Heaven comes down redeemed spirits to greet,
And Christ sets his Covenant seal.

4
There's a song in the valley of blessing so sweet,
And angels would fain join the strain,
As with rapturous praises we bow at His feet,
Crying, "Worthy the Lamb that was slain!"

Written ca. 1880. Included in Ira D. Sankey, 1880 and later, "Sacred Songs and Solos with Standard Hymns Combined;" partial google copy on line with score. Also "Hymns of Consecration and Faith, no. 204; error-filled typescript copy on line through Google.
Also Cyberhymnal, with midi.

The Valley of Blessings is Beracah of the Old Testament.