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YOU ARE THE CHRIST O LORD

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You are the Christ, O Lord,

the Son of God most high!

Forever be adored

that name in earth and sky,

in which, though mortal strength may fail,

the saints of God at last prevail!

William Walsham How (1823-1897), alt.

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YOU ARE THE CHRIST O LORD

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Oh! Peter was most blest

with blessedness unpriced,

who, taught of God, confessed

the Godhead in the Christ!

For of your church, Lord,

you made known

this saint a true foundation stone.

William Walsham How (1823-1897), alt.

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YOU ARE THE CHRIST O LORD

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Paul was reborn, O Lord,

to preach your holy word;

he made your gospel shine

throughout the whole wide world.

His righteous teaching lights our way,

preparing us for judgement day.

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William Walsham How (1823-1897), alt.

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YOU ARE THE CHRIST O LORD

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Oh bright triumphant faith!

Oh courage void of fears!

Oh love, most strong in death!

Oh penitential tears!

By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall,

And make us go where

Thou shalt call.

William Walsham How (1823-1897), alt.

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