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Text:Gracious Father lend thine ear
Author:Anon.
Tune:HENDON
Composer:C. H. A. Malan

17. Gracious Father lend thine ear

1 Gracious Father lend thine ear,
Deign our humble songs to hear;
Purer praise we hope to bring
When around thy throne we sing.

2 While on earth ordained to stay,
Guide our footsteps in thy way,
Till we come to dwell with thee,
Till we all thy glory see.

3 Then, with angel-harps again,
We will wake a nobler strain;
There, in joyful songs of praise,
Our triumphant voices raise.

Text Information
First Line: Gracious Father lend thine ear
Author: Anon.
Publication Date: 1886
Topic: Worship: Opening Hymns
Tune Information
Name: HENDON
Composer: C. H. A. Malan
Meter: 7s
Key: G Major or modal
Notes: Alternate tunes: #37, 457, or 158.



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