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I cannot see before me

Representative Text

1 I cannot see before me
What may my steps betide,
But God's own eye is o'er me,
And he can seas divide.

2 Tho' danger may beset me,
The God of power's my friend,
And he will never let me
Need care, and not defend.

3 Tho' Satan's hosts defy me,
My God is more than they,
And help he'll not deny me,
While I his will obey.

Source: The Golden Sheaf: a collection of choice hymns and songs especially designed for Sunday schools, loyal worker's meetings, prayer and social services (Enl. ed.) #169

Author: Jennie Sheldon Bowden

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Text Information

First Line: I cannot see before me
Author: Jennie Sheldon Bowden
Copyright: Public Domain

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