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My Brother's Keeper

Representative Text

1 Where is thy brother? O my soul,
What answer canst thou make?
What hast thou done for love of him,
Or suffered for his sake?

Refrain:
O may’st thou answer unafraid,
Nor tremble at the word,
In love and service, I would be
My brother’s keeper, Lord!

2 When pressed by weight of care or grief,
He stumbled by the way;
Didst thou his heavy burdens share,
And wipe his tears away? [Refrain]

3 And when for his unwary feet,
The tempter’s snare was spread,
Didst thou with firm and gentle hand
His erring footsteps lead? [Refrain]

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #13155

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Author: Mary A. P. Stansbury

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Text Information

First Line: Where is thy brother? O my soul
Title: My Brother's Keeper
Author: Mary A. P. Stansbury
Language: English
Refrain First Line: O mayest thou answer unafraid
Copyright: Public Domain
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The Cyber Hymnal #13155
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