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Invocation

Representative Text

1 Steep to me lofty and lowly One,
Stoop very near!
Smile on me, blessed and holy one,
Make the way clear.

2 Show me the Truth in its goldenness,
Without alloy;
Rich, rare and ripe in its oldenness
Bearing a joy.

3 Give me that Life in its purity,
Glory and peace,
Which through an endless futurity,
Is not to cease.

Source: Joyful Songs: a choice collection of new Sunday School music #25

Author: Mary Forrest

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Text Information

First Line: Stoop to me, lofty and lowly One
Title: Invocation
Author: Mary Forrest
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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Chapel Echoes No. 1 #d26

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Joyful Songs #25

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Royal Gems #25

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