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Often here my soul grows weary

Author: N. W. Allphin
Tune: [Often here my soul grows weary]
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 Often here my soul grows weary,
Often fears my way attend,
Yet, there's One whose love ne'er fails me,
It is Christ, the sinner's friend.

Chorus:
There's One who knows my spirit's woes
And feels the weight of all my grief;
My ev'ry care to Him in pray'r,
I take and find a sweet relief.

2 In my darkest hours of trial,
When no earthly friend seems near,
It is then this precious Saviour
Speaks and calms my ev'ry fear. [Chorus]

3 Tho' I stray to paths forbidden,
Wand'ring oft in sin's dark way
Yet His mercy is around me,
And protects me day by day. [Chorus]

Source: Carol Crown: for Sunday schools, revivals, singing schools, conventions #120

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Author: N. W. Allphin

Newton Washington Allphin wrote religious music, piano solos, and band marches. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He compiled and published twelve song books. - Monty Lynn from Our Garden of Song, edited by Gene C. Finley (West Monroe, LA: Howard, 1980). Go to person page >

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First Line:	Often here my soul grows weary
Title:	My Friend Divine
Author:	N. W. Allphin
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	There's One who knows my spirit's woes
Copyright:	Public Domain