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Yes, I will bless thee, O my God!
Through all my earthly days;
And to eternity prolong
Thy vast, thy boundless praise.
In every smiling, happy hour,
Be this my sweet employ:
Thy praise refines my earthly bliss,
And doubles all my joy.
When gloomy care, and keen distress
Afflict my throbbing breast,
Thy praise shall mingle with my tears,
And lull each pain to rest.
Nor shall my tongue alone proclaim
The honours of my God;
My life, with all its active powers,
hall spread thy praise abroad.
Nor death itself shall stop my song,
Though it will close my eyes;
My thoughts shall then to nobler heights,
And sweeter raptures rise.
There shall my lips in endless praise
Their grateful tribute pay;
The theme demands an angel's tongue,
And an eternal day.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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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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| 1866 | # 205 |
MUSIC
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HEBER
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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1838
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| # 81 | C | | # 283 | C | | # 446 | C | | # 221 | Bb |
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| 8 6 8 6 D (D.C.M.) |
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