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Text:O Thou, who thus exalted art
Author:B. J. W.
Tune:WOLVERHAMPTON

204. O Thou, who thus exalted art

1 O Thou, who thus exalted art,
On whom our souls rely,
Grant to us now, in mind and heart,
To dwell with Thee on high!

2 And when at length redeemed by Thee,
The just from sleep shall rise,
With theirs our happy portion be,
A home beyond the skies.

Text Information
First Line: O Thou, who thus exalted art
Author: B. J. W. (1832)
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: Ascension; Ascension Day; Sunday after Ascension (1 more...)
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #82 or #225
Tune Information
Name: WOLVERHAMPTON
Meter: C. M.
Key: E Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: R. Redhead



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