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Text:Be it my only wisdom here
Author:C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Tune:PEMBROKE
Composer:J. Foster, 1842-

462a. Be it my only wisdom here

1 Be it my only wisdom here,
To serve the Lord with filial fear,
With loving gratitude;
Superior sense may I display,
By shunning every evil way,
And walking in the good.

2 O may I still from sin depart!
A wise and understanding heart,
Jesus, to me be given;
And let me through Thy Spirit know
To glorify my God below,
And find my way to heaven.

Text Information
First Line: Be it my only wisdom here
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; Wisdom: In obedience; Obedience
Tune Information
Name: PEMBROKE
Composer: J. Foster, 1842-
Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6
Key: G Major or modal



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