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Text:Jesus, We Are Far Away
Author:Thomas B. Pollock
Tune:AGNES
Composer:Edward Burnett
Media:MIDI file

3306. Jesus, We Are Far Away

1. Jesus, we are far away
From the light of heavenly day;
Lost in paths of sin we stray:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

2. Help us to bewail our sin,
And, in heavenly strength, begin
Daily victories to win:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

3. May Thy wisdom be our guide,
Comfort, rest, and peace provide
Near to Thy protecting side:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

4. Fix our hearts on things on high;
Let no evil thoughts come nigh;
Purge from sin our memory:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

5. May Thy grace within the soul
Nature’s waywardness control,
Guiding toward the heavenly goal:
Lord, in mercy hear us.

Text Information
First Line: Jesus, we are far away
Title: Jesus, We Are Far Away
Author: Thomas B. Pollock (1870)
Meter: 77.76
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: AGNES
Composer: Edward Burnett (1877)
Meter: 77.76
Incipit: 35434 36554 51762
Key: Eā™­ Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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