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O that I were as heretofore

Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original #557 (1828) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 O that I were as heretofore; When first sent forth in Jesus' name, I rush'd through every open door, And cried to all, "behold the Lamb!" 2 The God who kills and makes alive, To me the quickening power impart; Thy grace restore, thy work revive, Retouch my lips, renew my heart. 3 I would the precious time redeem, And longer live for this alone, To spend, and to be spent for them Who have not yet my Saviour known. 4 My talents, gifts, and graces, Lord, Into thy blessed hands receive; And let me live to preach thy word, And let me for thy glory live. 5 Enlarge, inflame, and fill my heart with boundless charity divine: So shall I all my strength exert, And love them with a zeal like thine. Topics: Kingdom and Church of Christ Pastoral; Ministerial Love Scripture: Job 29:2
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O that I were as heretofore

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Hymns, Selected and Original, for Public and Private Worship #557 (1832) Languages: English
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O that I were as heretofore

Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Hymns #557 (1842) Languages: English
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O that I were as heretofore

Hymnal: Hymns #557 (1851) Languages: English
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O that I were as heretofore

Hymnal: Hymns #557 (1850) Languages: English

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