O blessed Lord, be near us

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O blessed Lord, be near us

Author: William Hunter
Tune: PETITION (Wakefield)
Published in 1 hymnal

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1 O blessed Lord, be near us,
With bread from heav'n to cheer us,
And with living waters;
Thou art our gracious Father,
For King we know no other;
Call us sons and daughters.

2 We would be thine, thou knowest;
Walk in the paths thou showest:--
Only thine for ever:
Save us from sin and folly,
And cleanse and make us holy,
Ever blessed Saviour.

3 Oh sanctify and guide us,
Be evermore beside us;
We are prone to wander.
Oh let us walk securely,
And live for Jesus purely,
Till we meet up yonder.

4 Breathe on us, Lord, and heal us;
Inspire and make us zealous,
Humble, meek, and fervent.
When here no longer staying,
May each one hear thee saying,
"Come, thou faithful servant."

Source: The Minstrel of Zion: a book of religious songs, accompanied with appropriate music, chiefly original #37

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Author: William Hunter

Hunter, William, D.D, son of John Hunter, was born near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland, May 26, 1811. He removed to America in 1817, and entered Madison College in 1830. For some time he edited the Conference Journal, and the Christian Advocate. In 1855 he was appointed Professor of Hebrew in Alleghany College: and subsequently Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at Alliance, Stark Country, Ohio. He died in 1877. He edited Minstrel of Zion, 1845; Select Melodies, 1851; and Songs of Devotion, 1859. His hymns, over 125 in all, appeared in these works. Some of these have been translated into various Indian languages. The best known are :— 1. A home in heaven; what a joyful thought. Heaven a Home. From his Minstrel of Zion, 1… Go to person page >

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