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Bright was the guiding star that led,
With mild, benignant ray,
The Gentiles to the lowly shed,
Where the Redeemer lay.
But lo! a brighter, clearer, light
Now points to His abode;
It shines, through sin and sorrow’s night,
To guide us to our God.
Oh! haste to follow where it leads
The gracious call obey;
Be rugged wilds, or flowery meads,
The Christian’s destined way.
Oh! gladly tread the narrow path,
While light and grace are given;
Who meekly follow Christ on earth
Shall reign with Him in Heaven.
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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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1829
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Bible Refs:
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Mt 2:1-2;
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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 | # 217 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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ST. ETHELREDA
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1860
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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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| # 558 | F | | # 100 | F | | # 248 | F | | # 575 | F |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) |
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