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Great Comforter, descend

Great Comforter, descend

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Great Comforter, descend
In gentle breathings down;
Preserve us to the end,
That no man take our crown:
Our Guardian still vouchsafe to be,
Nor suffer us to go from thee.

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First Line: Great Comforter, descend
Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8

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