Break Forth, O Joyful Heart

Break forth, break forth, O joyful heart,
And make His goodness known,
Who all thy life, though undeserved,
Such love to thee has shown.

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Break forth, break forth, O joyful heart,
Break forth, no longer silent be;
Break forth, break forth in grateful praise
To Him Who came to ransom Thee.

’Twas Jesus sought my wand’ring soul,
And with a shepherd’s care
He brought me kindly to His fold,
And still protects me there.

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He is my Advocate with God,
My Savior and my Friend,
His mercies new with every morn
Like balmy showers descend.

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My soul shall magnify the Lord,
My voice His love proclaim,
And every power within me join
To bless and praise His Name.

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Author: Fanny Crosby

Year: 1887

Fanny Crosby (Frances Jane Crosby) is the most likely author; the style, phrasing, and themes (personal testimony of redemption, shepherd imagery, new mercies) are characteristic of her vast body of work. The hymn appears in late-19th-century collections associated with her.