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BARTON (Thorne)

Composer: E. H. Thorne

Thorne, Edward Henry; b. 5-9-1834, Cranbourne, Dorset, d. 12-26-16, London; organist and compos Go to person page >

Tune Information

Title: BARTON (Thorne)
Composer: E. H. Thorne
Incipit: 33221 17124 32155
Key: g minor
Copyright: Public Domain

Texts

O Jesus! Lord most merciful

O Jesus! Lord most merciful,
Low at thy cross I lie;
O sinner's Friend, most pitiful,
Hear my bewailing cry.
I come to thee with mourning,
I come to thee in woe;
With contrite heart returning,
And tears that overflow.

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