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Queen Esther

Tremblingly, as once of old

Author: Edith R. Wilson
Tune: GUERRERO
Published in 2 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 Tremblingly, as once of old,
Esther, in the royal court,
For a people captive sold,
Mercy and deliverance sought.

2 So I come, my king, to Thee,
Trembling at Thy feet I fall;
Stretch Thy scepter over me,
Let me hear Thy gracious call.

3 I have naught to offer Thee,
Naught to plead in sin’s defense,
Yet unto Thy courts I flee;
Jesus, do not drive me thence.

4 Thou hast crowned me with Thy love,
Summoned me Thy name to bear;
Bending from Thy throne above,
King of Heaven, hear my prayer.

5 King of grace and love untold,
Come and feast with me today,
Not as Esther’s king of old,
But forevermore to stay.

Source: The Cyber Hymnal #9906

Author: Edith R. Wilson

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Text Information

First Line: Tremblingly, as once of old
Title: Queen Esther
Author: Edith R. Wilson
Copyright: Public Domain

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #9906
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

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The Cyber Hymnal #9906

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