I pray Thee, dear Lord Jesus

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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

Translator: N. A. Madson

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Author: Thomas Kingo, 1634-1703

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Text Information

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

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Christian Worship (1993) #510

Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #178

Lutheran Worship #476

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One and All Rejoice #318

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