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Text:Prayer
Author:Mrs. H. M. Williams
Tune:[While thee I seek, protecting Power]
Composer:T. J. Cook

112. Prayer

1 While thee I seek, protecting Power,
Be my vain wishes stilled;
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.

2 In each event of life, how clear
Thy ruling hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by thee.

3 In every joy that crowns my days,
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.

4 My lifted eye, without a tear,
The gathering storm shall see;
My steadfast heart shall banish fear;
That heart shall rest on thee.

Text Information
First Line: While thee I seek, protecting Power
Title: Prayer
Author: Mrs. H. M. Williams
Publication Date: 1883
Scripture:
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [While thee I seek, protecting Power]
Composer: T. J. Cook
Notes: Public Domain.



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