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159. Communion with God

1 O God, regard my humble plea;
I cannot be so far from Thee
But Thou wilt hear my cry;
When I by trouble am distressed,
Then lead me on the rock to rest
That higher is than I.

2 In Thee my soul hath shelter found,
And Thou hast been form foes around
The tow'r to which I flee.
Within Thy house will I abide;
My refuge sure, whate'er betide,
Thy shelt'ring wings shall be.

3 For Thou, O God, my vows hast heard,
On me the heritage conferred
of those that fear Thy Name;
A blest anointing Thou dost give,
And Thou wilt make me ever live
Thy praises to proclaim.

4 Before Thy face shall I abide;
O God,Thy truth and grace provide
To guard me in the way;
So I will make Thy praises known,
And, humbly bending at Thy throne,
My vows will daily pay.

Text Information
First Line: O God, regard my humble plea
Title: Communion with God
Meter: C. P. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1912
Scripture:
Topic: Access to God; Afflictions: Refuge in; Aspirations: For Church Priveleges (11 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: MERIBAH
Composer: Lowell Mason
Meter: C. P. M.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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