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Text:Imposture Shrinks
Author:Anon.
Tune:ST. THOMAS
Composer:G. F. Handel

754. Imposture Shrinks

1. Imposture shrinks from light,
And dreads the curious eye;
But sacred truths the test invite,
They bid us search and try.

2. O may we still maintain
A meek, inquiring mind,
Assured we shall not search in vain,
But hidden treasures find.

3. With understanding blest,
Created to be free,
Our faith on man we dare not rest,
We trust alone in Thee.

Text Information
First Line: Imposture shrinks from light
Title: Imposture Shrinks
Author: Anon.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Teaching the Gospel; Living His Life: Teaching the Gospel
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: ST. THOMAS
Composer: G. F. Handel
Meter: S. M.
Key: G Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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