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While with ceaseless course the sun
Hasted through the former year,
Many souls their race have run,
Never more to meet us here;
Fixed in an eternal fate,
They have done with all below.
We a little longer wait,
But how little—none can know.
As the wingèd arrow flies
Speedily the mark to find;
As the lightning from the skies
Darts, and leaves no trace behind,
Swiftly thus our fleeting days
Bear us down life's rapid stream.
Upward, Lord, our spirits raise;
All below is but a dream.
Thanks for mercies past receive,
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us, henceforth how to live
With eternity in view.
Bless Thy Word to young and old,
Fill us with a Saviour's love;
And when life's short tale is told,
May we dwell with Thee above.
---Alternative verses---
Fixed in an eternal state,
They have done with all below.
We a little longer wait,
But how little - none can know.
Gracious God our thanks receive,
Pardon of our sins renew;
Teach us, henceforth more to live
With eternity in view.
Bless Thy Word to young and old,
Make us trust thy care and love;
And when life's short tale is told,
May we dwell with Thee above.
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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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| 1851 | # 545 | | 1853 | # 655 | | 1899 | # 710 | | | # 1047 | | 1917 | # 124 | | 1866 | # 1159 | | 1961 | # 613 | | 1885 | # 297 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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BENEVENTO
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Meter:
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7 7 7 7 D
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1792
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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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| # 566 | Eb | | # 833 | Eb | | # 876 | Eb | | # 1047 | F | | # 710 | F |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 7 7 7 7 D | | 7 7 7 7 D | | 7 7 7 7 D |
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