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Text:Mighty One, before whose face
Author:William Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878
Tune:EPHRAIM
Composer:Dr. Henry Leslie, 1822-1896

634. Mighty One, before whose face

1 Mighty One, before whose face
Wisdom had her glorious seat,
When the orbs that people space
Sprang to earth beneath Thy feet.

2 Source of truth, whose beams alone
Light the mighty world with mind;
God of love, who from Thy throne
Kindly watchest all mankind;

3 Shed on those who in Thy name
Teach the way of truth and right,
Shed that love's undying flame,
Shed that wisdom's guiding light.

Text Information
First Line: Mighty One, before whose face
Author: William Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Seasons and Occasions; Education; Prayer: For Teachers and Students (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: EPHRAIM
Composer: Dr. Henry Leslie, 1822-1896
Meter: 7.7.7.7
Key: G Major or modal



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