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Text:The Great And Skilful Master
Author:B. S. Ingemann
Tune:[The great and skilful Master]

303. The Great And Skilful Master

1 The great and skillful Master
With kind and watchful eye
Is over the crucible bending,
His precious silver to try.

2 He watcheth for the moment,
While bright the metal clears,
When deep in the silver mirror
Undimm'd His image appears.

3 The great and skillful Master
Who melts the soul and mind
Is watching the heart with patience
While precious souls are refin'd.

4 And when undimm'd His image
Is mirror'd in the heart,
Rejoices the gentle Master
That crown'd is His noble art.

Text Information
First Line: The great and skilful Master
Title: The Great And Skilful Master
Author: B. S. Ingemann
Meter: 7, 6, 8, 6.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1927
Topic: Spiritual Songs: Divine Care and Guidance
Notes: Danish first line: Den store Mester kommer; Translator: S. D. Rodholm
Tune Information
Name: [The great and skilful Master]
Meter: 7, 6, 8, 6.
Key: E♭ Major



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