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ST COLUMBA’S AFFIMATION

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Alone with none but thee, my God,

I journey on my way.

What need I fear When thou art near,

O King of night and day?

More safe am I within thy hand

than if a host should round me stand.

Duncan MacGregor (1854-1923)

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My destined time is known to thee,

and death will keep his hour;

did warriors strong around me throng,

they could not stay his power:

No walls of stone can man defend

when thou thy messenger dost send.

Duncan MacGregor (1854-1923)

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ST COLUMBA’S AFFIMATION

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My life I yield to thy decree,

and bow to thy control

in peaceful calm, for from thine arm

no power can wrest my soul.

Could earthly omens e'er appal

a man that heeds the heavenly call?

Duncan MacGregor (1854-1923)

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The child of God can fear no ill,

his chosen dread no foe;

we leave our fate with thee, and wait

thy bidding when to go.

'Tis not from chance

our comfort springs.

thou art our trust, O King of kings.

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Duncan MacGregor (1854-1923)

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