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My sky was once noon-bright,
My day was calm the while;
I loved the pleasant light,
The sunshine’s happy smile.
I said, “My God, oh! sure
This love will kindle mine;
Let but this calm endure,
Then all my heart is thine."
Thou trustedst me awhile:
O Lord! I was deceived;
I revelled in the smile,
Yet to the dust I cleaved.
Then the fierce tempest broke;
I knew from whom it came;
I read in that sharp stroke
A Father’s hand and name.
Must I be smitten, Lord?
Are gentler measures vain?
Must I be smitten, Lord?
Can nothing save but pain?
I said, “My God! at length
This stony heart remove;
Deny all other strength,
But give me strength to love.”
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Meter:
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6 6 6 6
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LIST OF LYRIC SOURCES
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Hymn/Song Book
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| 1866 | # 950 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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NILLEN
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6 6 6 6
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LIST OF MUSIC SOURCES
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