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God, the Hope of those who pray,
God, our Help where here we stay,
Life of those who pass away:
We beseech Thee, hear us.
Hear us for the men who fight
For our honor and the right,
Shield them with Thy glorious might:
We beseech Thee, hear us.
Father, Thou Who lovest all,
Help them when on Thee they call,
Ever keep them lest they fall:
We beseech Thee, hear us.
Christ, Who died to right the wrong,
Make our brothers brave and strong,
Though the war be fierce and long:
Hear us, holy Jesus.
By Thy cross, O Christ, draw near
Those who die, that they may hear
Thine own voice, and have no fear:
Hear us, holy Jesus.
Holy Spirit, come, we pray,
Guide our country day by day
In the high and holy way:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
Make us all a worthier race,
Formed and strengthened
by Thy grace,
Make this world a holier place:
Hear us, Holy Spirit.
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LYRICS
Meter:
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7 7 7 6
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Writer(s):
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Trans/Adapted:
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Dates:
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1915
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Bible Refs:
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1 Ti 1:1;
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MUSIC
Name:
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HERVEY'S LITANY
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Meter:
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7 7 7 6
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1875
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