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Text:"Thy will be done!" in devious way
Tune:CHANT No. 3
Composer:Dr. L. Mason

147b. "Thy will be done!" in devious way

1 "Thy will be done!" in devious way
The hurrying stream of life may run;
Yet still our grateful hearts shall say,
"Thy will done."

2 "Thy will be done!" if o'er us shine
A gladd'ning and a prosp'rous sun,
This prayer will make it more divine--
"Thy will be done!"

3 "Thy will be done!" though shrouded o'er
Our path with gloom, one comfort--one
Is ours:--to breathe, while we adore,
"Thy will be done."

Text Information
First Line: "Thy will be done!" in devious way
Publication Date: 1870
Notes: Now Public Domain. Tune for 400* in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a). *Close by repeating to the first two measures, "Thy will be done."
Tune Information
Name: CHANT No. 3
Composer: Dr. L. Mason
Key: E♭ Major
Copyright: By permission.
Notes: Public Domain.



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