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Text:O Gracious God, Forsake Me Not
Tune:MARTYRDOM (AVON)
Composer:Hugh Wilson

396. O Gracious God, Forsake Me Not

1 O gracious God, forsake me not
When I am old and gray,
That unto those that follow me
I may Thy might display.

2 Thy perfect righteousness, O God,
The height of heaven exceeds;
O who is like to Thee, who hast
Performed such mighty deeds?

3 Thou who hast sent me many griefs
Wilt yet my soul restore,
And out of sorrow's lowest depths
Wilt bring me forth once more.

4 O turn again and comfort me,
My waning strength increase,
And for Thy faithfulness, O God,
My praise shall never cease.

5 Thou Holy One of Israel,
To Thee sweet songs I raise;
The soul Thou hast redeemed from death
Shall give Thee joyful praise.

Amen.

Text Information
First Line: O gracious God, forsake me not
Title: O Gracious God, Forsake Me Not
Meter: C. M.
Publication Date: 1955
Scripture:
Topic: Comfort; God: Strength and Refuge; Prayer (1 more...)
Source: The Psalter, 1912
Tune Information
Name: MARTYRDOM (AVON)
Composer: Hugh Wilson (1825)
Meter: C. M.
Key: A♭ Major



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