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In holy contemplation
We sweetly now pursue,
The theme of God’s salvation,
And find it ever new:
Set free from sin and sorrow,
We cheerfully may say,
E’en let the unknown morrow
Bring with it what it may.
It can bring with it nothing,
But he will bear us through;
Who gives the lilies clothing,
Will clothe his people too.
Beneath the spreading heavens
No creature but is fed,
And he who feeds the ravens,
Will give his children bread.
Thou vine nor fig tree neither
Their wonted fruit shall bear,
Though all the fields should wither
Nor flocks nor herds be there,
Yet God the same abiding,
His praise shall tune each voice,
For, while in him confiding,
We cannot but rejoice.
---Alternative verses---
In holy contemplation
We sweetly may pursue,
The theme of God’s salvation,
And find it ever new:
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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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| 1853 | # 258 | | 1866 | # 972 | | 1885 | # 379 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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HAMBRIDGE
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Meter:
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7 6 7 6
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ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 7 6 7 6 D | | 7 6 7 6 D |
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