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To my just plea and sad complaint,
attend, O righteous Lord,
And to my pray'r, as 'tis unfeigned,
a gracious ear afford.
As in thy sight I am approved,
so let my sentence be;
And with impartial eyes, O Lord,
my upright dealing see.
For thou hast searched my heart by day,
and visited by night;
And on the strictest trial found
its secret motions right.
Nor shall thy justice, Lord, alone
my heart's designs acquit;
For I have purposed that my tongue
shall no offence commit.
I know what wicked men would do
their safety to maintain;
But me thy just and mild commands
from bloody paths restrain.
That I may still, in spite of wrongs,
my innocence secure;
O guide me in thy righteous ways,
and make my footsteps sure.
Since heretofore I ne'er in vain
to thee my pray'r addressed;
O now, my God, incline thine ear
to this my just request.
The wonders of thy truth and love
in my defense engage;
Thou, whose right hand preserves thy saints
from their oppressors' rage.
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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 17:1-5;
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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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| 1821 | # 17 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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LAMBERT STREET
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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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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| # 236 | Bb |
echo ' | ';
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