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GENEVAN PSALM 61. (8 4 7. 8 4 7.) 𝅗𝅥 = 76.

Pseaumes octante trois, Geneva (1551).

Set by Harry Ellis Wooldridge.

Yattendon Hymnal, No. 92.

Love, unto thine own who camest  Condescending,Whom thine own received not:Light, that shinedst in the darkness,    But the darknessThy splendour perceived not:
Oh blessed were they who saw thee,   Who were chosenFirst saints of thy saving word:Blessed they who have not seen thee,   Yet believingAre called by thee, Lord.
Like stars in the night appearing,   Some are shining,Leaders high of man's desire:Saints are some, in silent temples   Ever burning,Bright lamps of Love's living fire.
Thou hidest them, Love almighty,   In thy presence From this world's provoking wrongs:Sheltered in thy quiet haven   Thou dost keep themFrom strife of ungodly tongues.
Love, unto thine own who camest,   May thy servantsThy great love receive aright:Grant, oh grant that out of darkness   All creationMay come to thy marvellous light.

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