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Day By Day, Dear Lord, of Thee Three Things I Pray

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Day by day, dear Lord,
of thee three things I pray;
to see thee more clearly,
to love thee more dearly,
to follow thee more nearly,
day by day.

Source: The Book of Praise #455

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Author (attributed to): Richard of Chichester

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First Line: Day by day, Dear Lord, of Thee three things I pray
Title: Day By Day, Dear Lord, of Thee Three Things I Pray
Author (attributed to): Richard of Chichester
Meter: 3.8.6.5.6.3
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Chalice Hymnal #599

Chalice Hymnal #599

Hymnal #569

Hymnal #569
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Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #689

Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal #689

Sing and Rejoice! #35

Sing and Rejoice! #35

Singing the Faith #444

Singing the Faith #444

Songs for Life #221

Songs for Life #221
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The Book of Praise #455

The Book of Praise #455
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The Hymnal 1982 #654

The Hymnal 1982 #654
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The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #55

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #55
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The Illustrated Family Hymn Book #36

The Illustrated Family Hymn Book #36
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The Worshiping Church #535

The Worshiping Church #535
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