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O people blest, whose sons in youth,
In sturdy strength and noble truth,
Like plants in vigor spring;
Whose daughters fair, a queenly race,
Are like the cornerstones that grace
|:The palace of a king..:|
O people blest, when flock and field
Their rich, abundant increase yield,
And blessings multiply;
When plenty all thy children share,
And no invading foe is there,
|:And no distressful cry..:|
O happy people, favored land,
To whom the Lord with liberal hand
Has thus His goodness shown;
Yea, surely is that people blest
By whom Jehovah is confessed
|:To be their God alone.:|
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 6 8 8 6 extended
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Dates:
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1912
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 144:12-15;
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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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SHORTLE
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Meter:
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8 8 6 8 8 6 6
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