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When in the Night I Meditate

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1 When in the night I meditate
on mercies multiplied,
my grateful heart inspires my tongue
to bless the Lord, my Guide.

2 Forever in my thought the LORD
before my face shall stand;
secure, unmoved, I shall remain,
with Him at my right hand.

3 My inmost being thrills with joy
and gladness fills my breast;
because on Him my trust is stayed,
my flesh in hope shall rest.

4 I know that I shall not be left
forgotten in the grave,
and from corruption, Thou, O LORD,
Thy holy one wilt save.

5 The path of life Thou showest me;
of joy a boundless store
is ever found at Thy right hand,
and pleasures evermore.

Source: Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #16

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First Line: When in the night I meditate
Title: When in the Night I Meditate
Meter: 8.6.8.6
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain
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Tune

MAITLAND (Allen)

PRECIOUS LORD, the tune Thomas Dorsey used for his most beloved hymn, "Precious Lord, take my hand", is an adaptation of MAITLAND. Sometimes Dorsey is shown as the composer, sometimes as the arranger or adapter the tune. MAITLAND is often attributed to Allen, but the earliest known sources (H.W. Bee…

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EL NATHAN (McGranahan)

James McGranahan (PHH 99), Whittle's song leader, composed EL NATHAN. The tunes title is a pseudonym used by Whittle. A typical gospel hymn tune, EL NATHAN is constructed with a few melodic lines and a very simple harmony, but it is marked by some rhythmic interest. The tune is easily sung in parts.…

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ST. FLAVIAN


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Glory to God #810

Glory to God #810
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Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #16

Psalms and Hymns to the Living God #16
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Psalms for All Seasons #16A

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Psalms of Grace #16c

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The Cyber Hymnal #7537

The Cyber Hymnal #7537
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The Presbyterian Hymnal #165

The Presbyterian Hymnal #165
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