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126 Let thy promise be fulfill d, Thou hast said, &quot; I will return !&quot;

2 Gracious leader, now appear, Shine upon us with thy light! Like the spring, when thou art near, Days and suns are doubly bright.

3 As a mother counts the days Till her absent son she see, Longs and watches, weeps and prays, So our spirits long for thee.

4 Come and let us feel thee nigh, Then thy sheep shall feed in peace ; Plenty bless us from on high, Evil from amongst us cease.

5 With thy love and voice and aid, Thou canst every care assuage ; Then we shall not be afraid, Though the world and Satan rage.

6 Thus each day for thee we ll spend, While our callings we pursue ; And the thoughts of such a friend Shall each night our joy renew.

7 Let thy light be ne er withdrawn, Golden days afford us long! Thus we pray at early dawn, This shall be our evening song.

1 WITH Satan, my accuser, near, My spirit trembled when I saw The Lord in majesty appear, And heard the language of his law.

2 In vain I wisli d and strove to hide The tatter d filthy rags I wore : _ Wliile my fierce foe insulting cried, &quot; See what vou trusted in before!&quot;