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I would love thee, God and Father!
My Redeemer, and my King!
I would love thee; for, without thee,
Life is but a bitter thing.
I would love thee; every blessing
Flows to me from out thy throne:
I would love thee—he who loves thee
Never feels himself alone.
I would love thee; look upon me,
Ever guide me with thine eye:
I would love thee; if not nourished
By thy love, my soul would die.
I would love thee; may thy brightness
Dazzle my rejoicing eyes!
I would love thee; may thy goodness
Watch from heaven o‘er all I prize.
I would love thee, I have vowed it;
On thy love my heart is set:
While I love thee, I will never
My Redeemer’s blood forget.
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LYRICS
Meter:
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8 7 8 7
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Bible Refs:
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
Hymn/Song Book
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Year
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Song #
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| 1866 | # 649 |
MUSIC
Name:
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DIXON
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
Hymn/Song Book
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Song #
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Key
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| # 218 | E |
echo ' | ';
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