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In form I long had bowed the knee;
But nought attractive then could see,
To win my wayward heart to thee,
My Saviour.
Yet oft I trembled when I thought,
How I had sold myself for nought;
But still against thy love I fought,
My Saviour.
When self-accused, I trembling stood;
I promised fair as any could;
But never valued thy dear blood,
My Saviour.
Too soon the promise vain I proved,
That sinners make, while sin is loved,
But still to thee this heart ne'er moved,
My Saviour.
Thou, whom I had so long withstood,
Thou didst redeem my soul with blood,
And thou hast brought me nigh to God,
My Saviour.
Through storms and waves of conflict past,
Thy potent arm has held me fast;
And thou wilt save me to the last,
My Saviour.
And when the voyage of life is o’er,
And I have gained the heavenly shore;
I then shall sing for evermore,
My Saviour.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 3
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Bible Refs:
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2 Sa 22:3;
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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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| 1815 | # 571 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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ST. AËLFRED
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Meter:
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8 8 8 3
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Dates:
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1862
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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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| # 117 | Eb | | # 402 | Eb | | # 144 | Eb | | # 167 | Eb | | # 285 | Eb |
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