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We ask not for the world's applause

We ask not for the world's applause

Author: A. Ford
Tune: WESLEY (Belden)
Published in 2 hymnals


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1 We ask not for the world's applause,
Nor ask if they consent;
For Jesus' word upholds our cause,
With that we'll rest content.

2 Our Lord and Saviour says "we ought"
To wash each other's feet;
We will not set aside as naught
Instruction so complete.

3 Then praise to Jesus for his word;
We'll show his love to each
Of our dear brethren in the Lord,
And practice as we preach.

Source: The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book: for use in divine worship #1106

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Author: A. Ford

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First Line: We ask not for the world's applause
Author: A. Ford
Copyright: Public Domain
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Hymns for Use in Divine Worship ... Seventh-Day Adventists #d1216

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The Seventh-Day Adventist Hymn and Tune Book #1106

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