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473. Lord, for ever at Thy side

1 Lord, for ever at Thy side
Let my place and portion be!
Strip me of the robe of pride,
Clothe me with humility.

2 Meekly may my soul receive
All Thy Spirit hath revealed.
thou hast spoken;--I believe,
Though the prophecy were sealed.

3 Quiet as a weanéd child,
Weanéd from the mother's breast;
By no subtlety beguiled,
On Thy faithful Word I rest.

4 Saints, rejoicing evermore,
In the Lord Jehovah trust:
Him in all His ways adore,
Wise, and wonderful, and just.

Text Information
First Line: Lord, for ever at Thy side
Author: James Montgomery (1819)
Meter: 7s.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Simplicity and Humility; Eighth Sunday after Trinity; Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
Notes: Now Public Domain. Alternate tune: #256
Tune Information
Name: WIGAN
Meter: 7s.
Key: E♭ Major
Notes: Now Public Domain. Composer from index: T. Graham



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