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Quickly, vain world, begone
And vanish from my eyes!
Thy flattering offers I reject,
Thine utmost rage despise.
Too oft hast thou engaged,
And drawn my heart from God,
Whilst numerous enemies and snares
Beset the path I trod.
In thee I sought for bliss,
But sought, alas, in vain;
The transient mirth and empty joys,
End in remorse and pain.
Away, false world, away
With all thy boasted store
Since I substantial bliss have found,
I seek thy smiles no more.
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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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1 Jn 2:15;
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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 | # 769 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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SHIRLAND
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Meter:
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6 6 8 6 (S.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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| # 253 | G | | # 341 | G | | # 761 | G |
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