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Ere earth's foundations yet were laid
Or heaven's fair roof was spread abroad;
Ere man a living soul was made,
Love stirred within the heart of God.
Thy loving counsel gave to me
True life in Christ, thy only Son,
Whom thou hast made my way to thee,
From whom all grace flows ever down.
O Love, that long ere time began,
This precious name of child bestowed;
That opened heaven on earth to man,
And called us sinners “sons of God!”
I am not worthy, Lord, that thou
Shouldst such compassion on me show;
That he who made the world should bow
To cheer with love a wretch so low.
Could I but honour thee aright,
Noble and sweet my song should be;
That earth and heaven should learn thy might,
And what my God hath done for me.
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LYRICS
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.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 | # 233 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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WARD (HEALING BALM)
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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1830
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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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| # 269 | Bb | | # 102 | Bb | | # 199 | Bb | | # 165 | Bb | | # 231 | Bb | | # 405 | Bb |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
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