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Searcher of Hearts

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1 Searcher of hearts, to you are known
the inner secrets of my soul.
At home, abroad, in crowds, alone,
you sense my yearning to be whole.

2 My mind can barely comprehend
the myst'ry of your gracious will.
In human weakness I may fall,
yet your strong arm upholds me still.

3 I praise you for the gift of life,
for I am wonderfully made!
How precious are your thoughts toward me,
your faithfulness in me displayed.

4 How from your presence can I go,
or ever from your Spirit flee,
since heights above and depths below
all dwell in your eternity?

5 Search me, O God, and know my heart;
try me, and all my thoughts survey.
May I respond with days well-lived.
Lord, lead me in your lasting way.

Amen.


Source: Community of Christ Sings #178

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Paraphraser: Kenneth L. McLaughlin

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Text Information

First Line: Searcher of hearts, to you are known
Title: Searcher of Hearts
Paraphraser: Kenneth L. McLaughlin
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Source: Scripture text
Place of Origin: United States
Language: English
Copyright: © 1980 Kenneth L. McLaughlin
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Tune

ST. CRISPIN

Composed by George J. Elvey (PHH 48) in 1862 for 'Just as I Am, without One Plea" (263), ST. CRISPIN was first published in the 1863 edition of Edward Thorne's Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes. The tune title honors a third-century Roman martyr, Crispin, who, along with Crispinian, preached in Gaul…

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