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My Lord, I do not ask to stand
As king or prince of high degree;
I only pray that hand in hand
A child and I may come to Thee.
To teach a tender voice to pray,
Two childish eyes Thy face to see—
Two feet to guide in Thy straight way;
This fervently I ask of Thee.
O grant Thy patience to impart
Thy holy law, Thy words of truth;
Give, Lord, Thy grace, that my whole heart
May overflow with love for youth.
As step by step we tread the way,
Trusting, and confident, and free
A child and I shall, day by day,
Find sweet companionship with Thee.
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LYRICS
Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Trans/Adapted:
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Dates:
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Bible Refs:
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Deu 6:5-7;
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MUSIC
Name:
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HESPERUS (ELIM)
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Meter:
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8 8 8 8 (L.M.)
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Writer(s):
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Dates:
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1854,1862
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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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| # 39 | No key | | # 325 | E | | # 791 | E | | # 387 | E | | # 501 | F |
ALTERNATIVE TUNES
Name
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meter
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| 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) | | 8 8 8 8 (L.M.) |
echo ' | ';
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