411. My Need, And Thy Love

1 O Father, I have naught to plead
In earth beneath or heav'n above,
But just my own exceeding need,
And thy exceeding love.

2 The need will soon be past and gone,
Exceeding great, but quickly o'er;
Thy love unbought is all thine own,
And lasts forevermore.

Text Information
First Line: O Father, I have nought to plead
Title: My Need, And Thy Love
Author: Jane Crewdson
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Christ: Christ Our Need
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: FLEMMING
Composer: Flemming
Meter: 8s & 6s.
Key: A♭ Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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