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Once Again, Before Thy Throne

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1 Once again, before Thy throne,
Lord, we meet Thy name to praise,
For Thy grace and mercy shown,
For the joy that crowns our days.

Chorus:
Thou, on Whom we cast our care,
Deign to bless this hour of pray’r;
Give us faith, that we may be
One in heart, and one in Thee.

2 Thro' the cross where Thou hast died,
Lift our souls this world above;
May we still for refuge hide,
In Thy all-redeeming love. [Chorus]

3 Then, at last, when time shall cease,
When on earth no more we roam,--
At the gate of rest and peace,
May we hear Thy “Welcome home.” [Chorus]


Source: Devotional Songs #65

Author: Fanny J. Crosby

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First Line: Once again, before Thy throne
Title: Once Again, Before Thy Throne
Author: Fanny J. Crosby
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Thou, on whom we cast our care
Copyright: Public Domain

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Devotional Songs #65

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