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We hail thee now, O Jesus,
thy presence here we own,
though sight and touch have failed us,
and faith perceives alone;
thy love has veiled thy glory;
and hid thy power divine,
in mercy to our weakness,
beneath an earthly sign.
We hail thee now, O Jesus,
in silence hast thou come,
for all the hosts of heaven
with wonderment are dumb:
so great the condescension,
so marvelous the love,
which for our sakes, O Savior,
have drawn thee from above.
We hail thee now, O Jesus,
for law and type have ceased,
and thou in each Communion
art Sacrifice and Priest;
we make this great memorial
in union, Lord, with thee,
and plead thy death and passion
to cleanse and set us free.
We hail thee now, O Jesus,
for death is drawing near,
and in thy presence only
its terrors disappear;
dwell with us, sweetest Savior,
and guide us through the night,
till shadows end in glory,
and faith be lost in sight.
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LYRICS
Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Writer(s):
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Trans/Adapted:
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Dates:
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1885
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Bible Refs:
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Rev 21:3;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1998 | # 80 | | 1908 | # 259 | | 1938 | # 244 | | 1971 | # 337 |
MUSIC
Name:
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ST. BASIL THE GREAT
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6 D
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1916
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 722 | D |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
Name
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meter
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| 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D |
echo ' | ';
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