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1.⁠Lord, we come before thee now,
At thy feet we humbly bow;
O do not our suit disdain,
Shall we seek thee, Lord in vain?
2.⁠Lord, on thee our souls depend;
In compassion, now descend,
Fill our hearts with thy rich grace,
Tune our lips to sing thy praise.
3.⁠Send some message from thy word,
That may joy and peace afford;
Let thy Spirit now impart
Full salvation to each heart.
4.⁠Comfort those who weep and mourn,
Let the time of joy return;
Those that are cast down lift up,
Strong in faith, in love, and hope. Amen.

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