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Father, I will not pray

Father, I will not pray

Published in 3 hymnals


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Father, I will not pray
Freedom from earthly ill;
But may Thy peace be o’er my way
With its dove-pinion still!

O, let a sense of Thee,
Of Thy sustaining love,
My bosom-guest forever be,
Where’er I rest or move!

A heavenly light serene,
With its unfading beams,
Within my trusting heart be seen,
More bright than childhood’s dreams!

So let me walk with Thee,
Thy presence round my way;
Made by Thine aiding spirit free;
Thy love, my joy and stay.



Source: A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #235

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First Line: Father, I will not pray
Source: Brigg's Collection
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #235

A Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion (15th ed.) #235
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship #505

Hymn Book for Christian Worship #505
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Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a505

Hymn Book for Christian Worship. 8th ed. #a505
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