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Text:Abiding Love
Author:Robert J. Stewart
Tune:[Abiding love, stay Thou beside me]
Composer:Robert J. Stewart

195. Abiding Love

1 Abiding love, stay Thou beside me
To guide my weary feet along;
In paths of right and faithful service,
Keep in my heart a happy song.

Refrain:
Abiding love stay ever near me,
Help me to meet all sin and strife,
That when I've crossed death's lonesome valley
I'll surely wear the crown of life.

2 Dear Lord, help me to be of service
To those I met now lost in sin;
Help me to lead them to the Savior,
That they a crown of life may win. [Refrain]

3 O sinner friend, stop and consider
The lost condition you are in,
Be born anew into the kingdom,
Eternal life you'll surely win. [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line: Abiding love, stay Thou beside me
Title: Abiding Love
Author: Robert J. Stewart
Refrain First Line: Abiding love stay ever near me
Language: English
Publication Date: 1962
Copyright: © 1900 by James Ramsey, Owner
Tune Information
Name: [Abiding love, stay Thou beside me]
Composer: Robert J. Stewart
Key: B♭ Major



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