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God of our boyhood, whom we yield

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1 God of our boyhood, whom we yield
The tribute of our youthful praise,
Upon the well-contested field,
And ‘mid the glory of these days,
God of our youth, be with us yet,
Lest we forget, lest we forget!

2 Sturdy of limb, with bounding health,
Eager to play the hero’s part,
Grant to us each that greater wealth—
An undefiled and loyal heart.
God of our youth, be thou our might,
To do the right, to do the right!

3 When from the field of youthful strife,
Of strength with strength, and speed with speed,
We face the sterner fights of life,—
As still our strength in time of need,
God of our youth, be with us then,
And make us men, and make us men!

Source: Worship and Song. (Rev. ed.) #191

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First Line: God of our boyhood, whom we yield
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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American Church and Church School Hymnal #d97

American Church and Church School Hymnal #d97
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American Church and Church School Hymnal #221

American Church and Church School Hymnal #221
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American Junior Church School Hymnal #127

American Junior Church School Hymnal #127

American Student Hymnal #d87

American Student Hymnal #d87

Convention Hymnal #d16

Convention Hymnal #d16
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Elmhurst Hymnal #O44b

Elmhurst Hymnal #O44b
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Hymnal for American Youth #169

Hymnal for American Youth #169

Singing Pathways, Hymns and Songs and Worship Material for Junior and Senior High School Age #d27

Singing Pathways, Hymns and Songs and Worship Material for Junior and Senior High School Age #d27

Songs of Work and Worship #d32

Songs of Work and Worship #d32
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The Church School Hymnal for Youth #226

The Church School Hymnal for Youth #226

The Evangelical Church School Hymnal #d77

The Evangelical Church School Hymnal #d77

The Hill School Hymnal and Service Book #d66

The Hill School Hymnal and Service Book #d66

Tokyo Hymnal and Service Book #d15

Tokyo Hymnal and Service Book #d15
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Worship and Song #194

Worship and Song #194

Worship and Song Edition B #ad87

Worship and Song Edition B #ad87
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Worship and Song. (Rev. ed.) #191

Worship and Song. (Rev. ed.) #191
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