Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition

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52b Charlestown

Words: John Newton, 1779

Music: The United States’ Sacred Harmony, 1799. Alto W. M. Cooper, 1902

Meter: 8s & 7s.

“Mercy, O Thou Son of David!”
Thus poor blind Bartimeus prayed;
“Others by Thy word are saved,
Now to me afford Thine aid.”

Many for his crying chid him,
But he called the louder still,
Till the gracious Savior bid him,
“Come and ask me what you will.”