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1 To Thee, before the dawning light,
My gracious GOD, I pray;
I meditate thy name by night,
And keep thy law by day.
2 My spirit faints to see thy grace;
Thy promise bears me up;
And while salvation long delays,
Thy word supports my hope.
3 Seven times a day I lift my hands,
And pay my thanks to thee;
Thy righteous providence demands
Repeated praise from me.
When midnight-darkness veils the skies,
I call thy works to mind;
My thoughts in warm devotion rise,
And sweet acceptance find.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | To Thee, before the dawning light |
| Title: | Secret Devotion and Spiritual mindedness; or, Constant Converse with GOD |
| Meter: | Common Metre |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1780 |
| Scripture: | ; ; ; ; |
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