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Men of this world for worldly gain
Will labour, watch, and strive;
Yet we who have a heaven to attain,
How negligent we live.
We, for whom God the Son came down,
And laboured for our good,
How careless to secure that crown,
He purchased with his blood.
Lord, thou art nigh, though we are weak,
Oh, to thy servants come;
And make us steadfastly to seek
Our bright celestial home.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Bible Refs:
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1 Co 9:25;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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| 1853 | # 347 |
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