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In search of happiness,
Long had I toiled in vain;
Those things which seemed to promise ease,
But added to my pain.
Ye transient scenes, adieu,
Delusive joys, be gone!
That rest I cannot find in you,
I’ll seek in God alone.
Could I obtain a glimpse
Of his paternal love,
It would fulfil my every wish,
My sorrows all remove.
His arms spread underneath,
Chase all my fears away;
I am no longer Satan’s slave,
Not shall I be his prey.
God is my light, my life,
My portion and my all;
While he is mine, no good I want
No evil can befall.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
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Dates:
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1818
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 27:4; Ps 63:1;
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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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| 1818 | # 563 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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FRANCONIA
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Meter:
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6 6 8 6 (S.M.)
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Dates:
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1738
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 185 | No key | | # 488 | E |
echo ' | ';
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