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Text:Humility
Author:Frederick W. Faber
Tune:NOX PRAECESSIT
Composer:J. B. Calkin

420. Humility

1 Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
The simple are the best;
Thy lodging is in child-like hearts;
Thou makest there thy rest.

2 Dear Comforter! eternal Love!
If thou wilt stay with me,
Of lowly thoughts and simple ways
I'll build a house for thee.

3 Who made this breathing heart of mine
But thou, my heavenly Guest?
Let no one have it, then, but thee,
And let it be thy rest!

Text Information
First Line: Thy home is with the humble, Lord!
Title: Humility
Author: Frederick W. Faber
Language: English
Publication Date: 1888
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christians: Graces; Communion of Saints: At Lord's Table
Tune Information
Name: NOX PRAECESSIT
Composer: J. B. Calkin
Meter: C. M.
Key: G Major or modal



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