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O my soul, what means this sadness,
Wherefore art thou thus cast down.
Let thy griefs be turn'd to gladness;
Bid thy restless fears begone;
|: Look to Jesus, :|
And rejoice in his dear name.
What though Satan's strong temptations
Vex and grieve thee day by day;
And thy sinful inclinations
Often fill thee with dismay;
|: Thou shalt conquer — :|
Thro' the Lamb's redeeming blood.
Tho' ten thousand ills beset thee,
From without and from within;
Jesus saith he'll ne'er forget thee.
But will save from hell and sin;
|: He is faithful :|
To perform his gracious word.
Tho' distresses now attend thee,
And thou tread'st the thorny road;
His right hand shall still defend thee;
Soon he'll bring thee home to God!
|: Therefore praise him — :|
Praise the great Redeemer's name.
Oh, that I could now adore him,
Like the heav'nly host above,
Who for ever bow before him,
And unceasing sing his love!
|: Happy songsters! :|
When shall I your chorus join?
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LYRICS
Meter:
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8 7 8 7 4 7 extended
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Writer(s):
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Trans/Adapted:
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Dates:
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 42:5;
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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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| 1815 | # 206 |
MUSIC
Name:
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MANNHEIM
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 8 7
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1847
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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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| # 321 | E | | # 43 | E | | # 618 | E | | # 103 | E | | # 68 | E | | # 524 | E | | # 254 | E | | # 281 | E | | # 611 | Eb | | # 19 | E |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
Name
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meter
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| 8 7 8 7 4 7 | | 8 7 8 7 4 7 extended |
echo ' | ';
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