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O gracious Lord! whose mercies rise
Above our utmost need,
Incline thine ear unto our cry,
And hear the orphan plead.
Bereft of all a mother’s love,
And all a. father’s care,
Lord, whither shall we flee for help?
To whom. direct our prayer?—
To thee we flee, to thee we pray;
Thou shalt our Father be:
More than the fondest parent’s care
We find, O Lord, in thee!
Already thou hast heard our cry,
And wiped away our tears:
Thy mercy has a refuge found,
To guard our helpless years.
Oh, let thy love descend on those
Who pity to us show;
Nor let their children ever taste
The orphan’s cup of woe!
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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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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| 1866 | # 1103 |
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SAWLEY
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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1860
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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| # 741 | Bb | | # 424 | Bb | | # 633 | Bb | | # 1143 | Bb | | # 9 | Bb | | # 334 | Bb | | # 305 | Bb |
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meter
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| 8 6 8 6 D (D.C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 6 |
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