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Winter obtrudes his deepening shades,
And sovereign like, our land invades:
His banner now has he unfurled,
And sways his sceptre o’er the world.
The flowing streams he binds in chains;
And fetters down our fertile plains;
Kingdoms and empires feel his power,
From sea to sea, from shore to shore.
The sun, he circumscribes his race,
Restrains his beams, and veils his face;
His icy mantle spreads around,
And humid vapours leave the ground.
Creatures the gloomy aspect mourn,
And wait reviving spring’s return;
Stern winter then resigns his reign,
And languid nature smiles again.
Oh Lord, ‘tis winter with my soul,
Do thou its chilling power control;
Dispel the mental clouds that rise,
And deign to bless with brighter skies.
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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 | # 722 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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BRYNTEG
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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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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echo ' | ';
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