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My sole possession is thy love,
O Lord; in earth or heaven above,
I have no other store;
And though with fervent suit I pray,
And importune thee night and day,
I ask for nothing more.
Adieu! ye vain delights of earth,
Insipid sports and sinful mirth,
I taste no sweets in you;
Unknown delights are in the cross,
All joy beside to me is dross,
While Jesus I pursue.
If by thy will, where'er I stray,
Sorrow attend me all my way,
A never-failing friend;
And if my sufferings may augment
Thy praise, behold me well content,
Let sorrow still attend.
Thy choice and mine shall be the same,
Inspirer of that holy flame,
Which love doth sweetly raise!
To take the cross and follow thee,
Where love and duty lead, shall be
My portion and my praise.
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8 8 6 8 8 6
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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MERIBAH
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8 8 6 8 8 6
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| # 552 | Eb | | # 227 | Eb | | # 308 | Eb | | # 592 | Eb | | # 349 | Eb |
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