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Text:There is within this heart of mine
Author:J. Pomarius
Translator:Anon.

222. There is within this heart of mine

1 There is within this heart of mine
A little church with sacred shrine,
And stained forever with the blood
Of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God.

2 Here dwelleth God, the Father, Son,
And Holy Spirit, Three in One;
He is my soul's belovéd Guest,
And grants my heart true peace and rest.

3 This little church looks poor and old;
But being the abode of God
It has a glorious, peerless grace:
It is God's royal dwelling-place.

4 This little church, Lord, I commend
Unto Thy care, and pray: Defend
And shield it from calamity,
Dwell there now and eternally.

Text Information
First Line: There is within this heart of mine
Author: J. Pomarius
Translator: Anon.
Publication Date: 1918
Topic: Reformation, Church, Missions
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune: MIR IST EIN KLEINES KIRCHLEIN
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