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The voice of God is calling
its summons in our day;
Isaiah heard in Zion
and we now hear God say:
“Whom shall I send to succor
my people in their need?
Whom shall I send to loosen
the bonds of shame and greed?”
“I hear My people crying
in slum and mine and mill;
No field or mart is silent,
no city street is still.
I see My people falling
in darkness and despair.
Whom shall I send to shatter
the fetters which they bear?”
We heed, O Lord, Your summons,
and answer: Here are we!
Send us upon Your errand,
let us Your servants be.
Our strength is dust and ashes,
our years a passing hour;
But You can use our weakness
to magnify Your power.
From ease and plenty save us;
from pride of place absolve;
Purge us of low desire;
lift us to high resolve;
Take us, and make us holy;
teach us Your will and way.
Speak, and behold! We answer;
command, and we obey!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Dates:
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1913
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Bible Refs:
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Is 6:8;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1920 | # 522 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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MEIRIONYDD
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1840
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 227 | Eb | | # 275 | Eb | | # 979 | Eb | | # 429 | Eb |
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