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In thee I put my steadfast trust,
defend me, Lord, from shame;
Incline thine ear, and save my soul,
for righteous is thy Name.
Be thou my strong abiding place,
to which I may resort;
'Tis thy decree that keeps me safe;
thou art my rock and fort.
From cruel and ungodly men
protect and set me free;
For, from my earliest youth till now,
my hope has been in thee.
Thy constant care did safely guard
my tender infant days;
Thou took'st me from my mother's womb
to sing thy constant praise.
While some on me with wonder gaze,
thy hand supports me still;
Thy honor, therefore, and thy praise
my mouth shall always fill.
Reject not then thy servant, Lord,
When I with age decay,
Forsake me not when, worn with years,
my vigor fades away.
My foes against my fame and me
with crafty malice speak;
Against my soul they lay their Snares,
and mutual counsel take.
His God, say they, forsakes him now,
on whom he did rely;
Pursue and take him, whilst no hope
of timely aid is nigh.
But thou, my God, withdraw not far,
for speedy help I call
To shame and ruin bring my foes,
that seek to work my fall
But as for me, my steadfast hope
shall on thy pow'r depend
And I in grateful songs of praise
my time to come will spend.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1696
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 71:1-14;
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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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MUSIC
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Name:
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ALEXANDRIA
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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before 1902
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echo ' | ';
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