I pray Thee, dear Lord Jesus

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I pray Thee, dear Lord Jesus

Translator: N. A. Madson; Author: Thomas Kingo, 1634-1703 (abr.)
Tune: JEG VIL MIG HERREN LOVE
Published in 7 hymnals

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1 I pray You, dear Lord Jesus,
My heart to keep and train
That I Your holy temple
From youth the age remain.
Oh, turn my thoughts forever
From worldly wisdom’s lore;
If I but learn to know You,
I shall not want for more.

Source: One and All Rejoice #318

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Translator: N. A. Madson

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Author: Thomas Kingo, 1634-1703

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First Line:	I pray Thee, dear Lord Jesus
Author:	Thomas Kingo, 1634-1703 (abr.)
Translator:	N. A. Madson
Language:	English
Copyright:	Tr. © 1939 Concordia Publishing House