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Convinced as a sinner, to Jesus I come,
Informed by the gospel for such there is room;
Overwhelmed with sorrow for sin will I cry,
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I!
When tempted by Satan my Saviour to leave,
Who sets forth religion as meant to deceive,
I'll claim my relation to Jesus on high—
The rock of salvation that's higher than I!
When God from my soul shall his presence remove
To try by his absence the strength of my love,
I'll rest on the promise of Jesus, and try
The force of that rock which is higher than I!
When sorely afflicted, and ready to faint,
Before my Redeemer I'll spread my complaint;
'Midst storms and distresses my soul shall rely
On Jesus, the rock that is higher than I!
When weak and encompassed with numberless-foes,
Attempting my happiness here to oppose,
I'll look to the Saviour of sinners, and cry,
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I!
When I my poor feelings with others compare,
And learn from reflection what mercies I share!
My backsliding heart is constraint! to reply,
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I!
When judgements, O Lord, are abroad in the land,
And merited vengeance descends from thy hand!
O'erwhelmed with the sight, for protection I'll fly,
And hide in the rock that is higher than I!
When summoned by death before God to appear,
Thy free-grace supporting, I'll yield without fear!
Most gladly I'll venture with Jesus on high,
To enter the rock that is higher than I!
'Tis there, with the chosen of Jesus, I long
To dwell, and eternally join in the song
Of praising and blessing, with angels on high,
Christ Jesus, the rock that is higher than I!
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11 11 11 11
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CLARENDON STREET (GORDON)
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| # 134 | Ab | | # 99 | F | | # 289 | F | | # 364 | F | | # 659 | F | | # 96 | F | | # 182 | F | | # 53 | F |
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