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Vouchsafe, oh Lord, thy presence now,
Direct us in thy fear;
Before thy throne we humbly bow,
And join in fervent prayer.
Give us the men whom thou shalt choose;
Thy house on earth to guide;
Those who shall ne’er their power abuse,
Or rule with haughty pride.
Inspired with wisdom from above,
And with discretion blessed;
Displaying meekness, temperance, love,
of every grace possessed.
Sound in the faith, sincere, and grace,
And full of good report;
Not such as filthy lucre crave,
Or praise or favour court.
Not slanderers, or double-tongued,
Or men of empty boast;
But those to whom the praise belonged,
Of faithful, sober, just.
These are the men we seek of thee,
Oh God of righteousness;
Such may our deacons ever be,
With such thy people bless.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1818
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Bible Refs:
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Ac 6:3; 1 Ti 3:8;
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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| 2005 | # 200 | | 1818 | # 664 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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JACKSON (BYZANTIUM)
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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Dates:
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1780
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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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| # 475 | C | | # 100 | D | | # 404 | D | | # 34 | D | | # 329 | D | | # 342 | D | | # 382 | D | | # 125 | D |
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