Author: Christopher Drinkut
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Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
Hymn: Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve,And press with vigor on;A heavenly race demands thy zeal,And an immortal crown. ‘Tis God’s all animating voice,That calls thee from on high;‘Tis his own hand presents the prizeTo thine aspiring eye. A cloud of witnesses around,Hold thee in full survey;Forget the steps already trod,And onward urge thy way.…
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I lie, O Lord, within Your care
Hymn: I lie, O Lord, within Your care,Awake or when I’m sleeping.Whoever trusts in Your strong armsIs safe within Your keeping. Lord, You alone keep constant watch;My restless heart You quiet.When shadow fills the night with fear,I will by faith defy it. It is enough that You are near;I need not now discoverWhat hidden plans…
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To you before the close of day
Hymn: To you before the close of day,Creator of all things, we praythat, in your constant clemency,our guard and keeper you would be. Save us from troubled, restless sleep;from all ill dreams your children keep.So calm our minds that fears may ceaseand rested bodies wake in peace. A healthy life we ask of you:the fire…