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This solemn hour, O let us be

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1 This solemn hour O let us be,
Dear Heav'nly Father, close to Thee.
It passes now, the dying year,
Eternity is drawing near.
Bless us this night, O Lord, we pray:
Help us to follow Thee alway.

2 We pray to-night: O Saviour dear,
If we should live another year,
Give grace and faith that it may be
A year of service unto Thee.
Bless us this night, O Lord, we pray:
Help us to follow Thee alway.

Amen.

Source: The Hymnal and Order of Service #578

Author: Gustaf Erikson

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Text Information

First Line: This solemn hour, O let us be
Author: Gustaf Erikson (1923)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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The Cyber Hymnal #13280
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The Cyber Hymnal #13280

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