Chautauqua Hymn

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By Thy favor, Lord, we gather

Author: Salathial Cleaver Kirk
Tune: ASHBURTON (Wesley)
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1 By Thy favor, Lord, we gather
In our circle here tonight;
Guide our minds, O gracious Father,
Give them more than human sight;
Lead us ever,
In our studies, toward the light.

2 See we in the realm of story
Nations flourish and decline?
In their fall, as in their glory,
May we see the Hand divine;
Lamp of wisdom,
Shine on every page and line.

3 As we search the field of learning,
Let us sift as we pursue;
By the higher light discerning
What is false and what is true;
Choosing rather
Older truth than errors new.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #10976

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Author: Salathial Cleaver Kirk

Born: Circa 1847, Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Died: Circa 1917, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kirk’s works include: Musings Along the Way --www.hymntime.com/tch Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line:	By Thy favor, Lord, we gather
Title:	Chautauqua Hymn
Author:	Salathial Cleaver Kirk
Meter:	8.7.8.7.4.7
Source:	Musings Along the Way (Philadelphia: A. H. Sickler & Company, 1900)
Language:	English
Copyright:	Public Domain