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Vainly through night's weary hours
Keep we watch, lest foes alarm;
Vain our bulwarks and our towers,
But for God's protecting arm.
Vain were all our toil and labour,
Did not God that labour bless;
Vain, without his grace and favour,
Every talent we possess.
Vainer still the hope of heaven
That on human strength relies;
But to him shall help be given
Who in humble faith applies.
Seek we, then, the Lord's Anointed,
He shall grant us peace and rest:
Ne'er was suppliant disappointed
Who through Christ his prayer addressed.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7
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Bible Refs:
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Ps 127;
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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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| 1872 | # 127.3 | | 1866 | # 659 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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SICILIAN MARINERS
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8 7 8 7
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1792-11
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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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| # 316 | E | | # 1048 | E | | # 189 | Eb | | # 765 | Eb | | # 235 | E |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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Name
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meter
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| 8 7 8 7 | | 8 7 8 7 D |
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