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We Come, O Lord, to Thee

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1 We come, O Lord, to Thee,
Not trembling nor afraid,
For Thou, our Great High Priest,
Hast full atonement made;
Thy off’ring was complete,
And we, redeemed from sin,
To Thy most holy place
By faith may enter in.

2 We come, O Lord, to Thee,
And on Thy name we call,
For Thou hast opened wide
The gate of life to all;
No dangers now we fear;
Old things have passed away;
And lo, the path we tread
Leads on to perfect day.

3 From strength to strength we go,
From grace to grace we rise,
Till all our trials here
Seem blessings in disguise;
Thine own adopted ones,
Thou bidd’st us now draw nigh
With tender, filial love,
And, Abba, Father, cry.

Source: Sacred Songs No. 1: compiled and arranged for use in gospel meetings, Sunday schools, prayer meetings and other religious services #31

Author: Fanny Crosby

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First Line: We come, O Lord, to Thee
Title: We Come, O Lord, to Thee
Author: Fanny Crosby
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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