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I would not wish to dwell on earth,
Though earth were all my own,
And mortal men should homage yield
To me, and me alone.
I would not wish in heaven to dwell,
And like a seraph shine;
Though bliss is there, without a tear,
And all that bliss were mine.
But I would dwell where most I may
Fulfill my Saviour’s will;
My only wish, in life, in death,
To glorify him still.
While action may his praise reveal,
My cheerful act. I’d pay;
When suffering best may please my Lord,
By suffering I’d obey.
It is not place—above, below—
My bliss, my heaven can be;
To live for him who died for man—
Oh, that is life to me!
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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 | # 696 |
MUSIC
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Name:
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FINGAL
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8 6 8 6 (C.M.)
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1885
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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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| # 539 | D | | # 456 | Eb | | # 159 | Eb | | # 4 | Eb |
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| 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) | | 8 6 8 6 (C.M.) |
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