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Goodly were thy tents, O Israel,
Spread along the river�s side;
Bright thy star, which rose prophetic,
Herald of dominion wide;
Fairer are the homes of freemen,
Scattered o�er our broad domain;
Brighter is our rising daystar,
Ush�ring in a purer reign.
Welcome to the glorious freedom,
Which our fathers hither brought;
Welcome to the priceless treasure,
Which with constant faith they sought!
See, from ev�ry nation gath�ring,
Swarming myriads throng our coasts,
Hear, with steady steps advancing,
Ceaseless tread of countless hosts.
God of nations! Our Preserver,
Hear our prayers, our counsels bless;
Lift o�er all Thy radiant banner,
On these souls Thy love impress;
From Thy throne of endless blessing
O�er our land Thy Spirit pour;
In the grandeur of Thine empire
Reign supreme from shore to shore.
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 D
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Dates:
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1881-05-31
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Bible Refs:
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Num 24:5;
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MUSIC
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Name:
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WOODSIDE
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Meter:
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8 7 8 7 D
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1917
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