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Author: Edward Osler, 1798-1863 Hymnal: CPWI Hymnal #594 (2010) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Sacraments and Other Occasions Holy Communion Lyrics: 1 O God, unseen yet ever near,
thy presence may we feel;
and, thus inspired with holy fear,
before thine altar kneel.
2 Here may thy faithful people know
the blessings of thy love,
the streams that through the desert flow,
the manna from above.
3 We come, obedient to thy word,
to feast on heavenly food;
our meat the body of the Lord,
our drink his precious blood.
4 Thus may we all thy word obey,
for we, O God, are thine;
and go rejoicing on our way,
renewed with strength divine. Scripture: John 6:41 Languages: English Tune Title: ST FLAVIAN
O God, unseen yet ever near