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Text:Try us, O God, and search the ground
Author:C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:JAZER
Composer:Dr. A. E. Tozer, 1857-

482. Try us, O God, and search the ground

1 Try us, O God, and search the ground
Of every sinful heart;
Whate'er of sin in us is found,
O bid it all depart!

2 When to the right or left we stray,
Leave us not comfortless;
But guide our feet into the way
Of everlasting peace.

3 Help us to help each other, Lord,
Each other's cross to bear;
Let each his friendly aid afford,
And feel his brother's care.

4 Help us to build each other up,
Our little stock improve;
Increase our faith, confirm our hope,
And perfect us in love.

5 Up into Thee, our living Head,
Let us in all things grow,
Till Thou hast made us free indeed,
And spotless here below.

Text Information
First Line: Try us, O God, and search the ground
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Christ: Head; Burdens, bearing one another's; Christian: Unity (3 more...)
Tune Information
Name: JAZER
Composer: Dr. A. E. Tozer, 1857-
Meter: C.M.
Key: A♭ Major



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