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591. Courageous Lives

1 Father, hear the prayer we offer!
Not for ease that prayer shall be,
But for strength that we may ever
Live our lives courageously.

2 Not forever by still waters
Would we idly, quiet stay,
But would smite the living fountains
From the rocks along our way.

3 Be our strength in hours of weakness,
In our wand'rings be our guide;
Thro' endeavor, hardships, danger,
Father, be Thou at our side.

4 Ours to sow the seed in sorrow,
Thine to bid it spring and grow;
And the golden days of autumn
Will a precious harvest show.

Text Information
First Line: Father, hear the prayer we offer!
Title: Courageous Lives
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Living His Life: Loyalty to Christ
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: STOCKWELL
Composer: D. E. Jones
Meter: 8s & 7s.
Key: Bâ™­ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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