Thine - Thine Forever Blessed: Bond
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"Thine - Thine forever" blessed: bond That knits, us, Lord, to Thee; May voice, and heart, and soul respond Amen, so let it be.
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When this world strikes its dulcet harp, And earth our heav'n appears, Be "Thine forever," clean and sharp, God's trumpet in our ears.
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When sin in pleasure's soft disguise Would work us deadliest harm, May "Thine for ever" from the skies Steal down, and break the charm.
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When satan flings his fiery darts Against our weary shield, May "Thine for ever" in our hearts Forbid us faint or yield.
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Thine all along the tlow'ry spring, Along the summer prime, Till autumn fades in welcoming, The silver frost of time.
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"Thine, Thine forever," body, soul, Henceforth devote to Thee, While everlasting ages roll; Amen, so let it be.