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Day after day I sought the Lord,
And waited patiently;
Until he bent down from his throne,
And hearkened to my cry.
He drew me from the fearful pit,
And from the miry clay;
He placed my feet upon a rock,
And led me in his way.
He taught my soul
a new-made song,
A song of holy praise,
All they who see
these things, with fear
Their hopes to God shall raise.
Most blessed is
the man whose hope
Upon the Lord relies;
Who follows not the proud, nor those
That turn aside to lies.
O Lord, what wonders
hast thou wrought,
All number far above!
Thy thoughts to us-ward overflow
With mercy, grace, and love.
Show forth thy mercy, gracious Lord;
O take it not away!
Thy loving kindness and thy truth,
Let them be still my stay.
For countless sorrows
hem me round;
And my iniquities
So hold me fast, and drag me down,
I cannot raise my eyes.
My hairs in number they surpass;
Hence is my heart dismayed;
Vouchsafe, O Lord, to rescue me!
O hasten to my aid.
Let those who seek thee faithfully
In peace and joy abide;
Let those who love thy grace still say,
"The Lord be magnified."
Poor am I, and in need; yet God
Care of my soul doth take.
Thou art my help; my Saviour thou;
Lord, no long tarrying make.
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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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1839
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 40;
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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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| 1889 | # 566 | | 1954 | # 367 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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LINCOLN
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1621
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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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| # 367 | G | | # 881 | G | | # 40 | G | | # 143 | G |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) |
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