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7. Lord, for the mercies of the night

1 Lord, for the mercies of this night
My humble thanks I pay,
And unto Thee I dedicate
The first fruits of the day.

2 Let this day praise Thee, O my God,
And so let all my days:
And O, let my eternal day
Be Thy eternal praise!

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, for the mercies of the night
Author: John Mason (1683)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1899
Topic: Consecration; God: Mercies of; Morning
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ROMBERG
Composer: Thomas Hastings
Meter: C. M.
Notes: Public Domain.



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