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If the Lord our leader be,
We may follow without fear;
East or West, by land or sea,
Home, with him, is everywhere;
When from Esau Jacob fled,
Though his pillow was a stone,
And the ground his humble bed,
Yet he was not left alone.
Kings are often waking kept,
Racked with cares on beds of state;
Never king like Jacob slept.
For he lay at heaven's gate:
Lo! he saw a ladder reared,
Reaching to the heav'nly throne;
At the top the Lord appeared,
Spake and claimed him for his own.
Fear not, Jacob, thou art mine,
And my presence with thee goes;
On thy heart my love shall shine,
And my arm subdue thy foes:
From my promise comfort take;
For my help in trouble call;
Never will I thee forsake,
'Till I have accomplished all.
Well does Jacob's ladder suit
To the gospel throne of grace;
We are at the ladder's foot,
Every hour, in every place
By affirming flesh and blood,
Jesus heav'n and earth unites;
We by faith ascend to God,
God to dwell with us delights.
They who know the Saviour's name,
Are for all events prepared
What can changes do to them,
Who have such a Guide and Guard?
Should they traverse earth around,
To the ladder still they come;
Every spot is holy ground,
God is there - and he's their home.
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MUSIC
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Name:
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ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR
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Meter:
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7 7 7 7 D
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Dates:
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1858
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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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| # 461 | No key | | # 559 | F | | # 576 | F | | # 75 | G | | # 462 | G | | # 490 | G | | # 724 | G | | # 1055 | G | | # 355 | G | | # 263 | G | | # 962 | G | | # 131 | G | | # 382 | G | | # 881 | No key |
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