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Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite
To love Thy Name and seek Thy light;
Though from each other far we be,
Let none, O Christ, be far from Thee.
On many a distant island shore
Still let men see
Heav’n’s opened door;
’Mid silent hills, beneath fresh skies,
Let Bethel’s shining ladder rise.
Bring thoughts of home
and Christian ways
To those who miss
sweet Sabbath days;
The long-forgotten prayer recall
To those who sin, and mourn their fall.
Our sons and daughters
guide in truth;
Take for Thyself the flower of youth;
Afar from home, through gain or loss,
Keep them true hearted to Thy cross.
Whom oceans part, O Lord, unite—
One commonwealth for God and right;
A ransomed people, strong and free,
To bring the whole wide world to Thee!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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Bible Refs:
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Jn 17:22;
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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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| 1962 | # 656 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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HAWKHURST
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Dates:
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1875
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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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| # 209 | Ab | | # 656 | G | | # 758 | G | | # 243 | G |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) |
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