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Text:Jabez's prayer

CCCLXXXI. Jabez's prayer

1 "O that the Lord indeed
"Would me his servant bless,
"From every evil shield my head,
"And crown my paths with peace!

2 "Be his almighty hand
"My helper and my guide,
"'Till with his saints in Canaan's land,
"My portion he divide."

Text Information
First Line: O that the Lord indeed
Title: Jabez's prayer
Meter: S.M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: Worship: Hymns After Sermon; Jabez's prayer; Public Religion
Notes: Public Domain.
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