I’ll Serve the Lord While I Am Young

Author: Eliza R. Snow

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1. I’ll serve the Lord while I am young,f11. I’ll serve the Lord while I am young, 2And in my early days,2And in my early days, 3Devote the music of my tongue3Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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1. I’ll serve the Lord while I am young, 2And in my early days,2And in my early days, 3Devote the music of my tongue3Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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And in my early days,2And in my early days, 3Devote the music of my tongue3Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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And in my early days, 3Devote the music of my tongue3Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Devote the music of my tongue3Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Devote the music of my tongue 4To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To my Redeemer’s praise.4To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To my Redeemer’s praise. n5I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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I’ll praise his name, that he has giv’nn5I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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I’ll praise His name, that He has giv’n 6Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Me parentage and birth6Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Me parentage and birth 7Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Among the most beloved of heav’n7Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Among the most beloved of heav’n 8That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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That dwell upon the earth.8That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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That dwell upon the earth. 99 102. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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2. O Lord, my parents here preserve,102. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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2. O Lord, my parents here preserve, 11To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To teach me righteousness,11To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To teach me righteousness, 12That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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That my young feet may never swerve12That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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That my young feet may never swerve 13From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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From paths of holiness.13From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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From paths of holiness. 14And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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And, like the faithful ones of old14And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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And, like the faithful ones of old n15Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Who now behold thy face,n15Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Who now behold Thy face, 16May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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May I be formed in virtues mould16May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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May I be formed in virtue’s mould 17To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To fill a holy place.17To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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To fill a holy place. 1818 t193. While youth and beauty sweetly twine,t 20Their garlands round my head, 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Their garlands round my head, class="diff_next"> 21I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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I’ll seek at wisdom’s sacred shrine, class="diff_next"> 22The gems that never fade. 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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The gems that never fade. class="diff_next"> 23Long may I sing thy praises here 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Long may I sing thy praises here class="diff_next"> 24Among thy saints below, 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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Among thy saints below, class="diff_next"> 25And in eternity appear 26With them in glory too. 27
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And in eternity appear class="diff_next"> 26With them in glory too. 27
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The text of this song is in public domain (originally published before 1929, or published before 1964 and not renewed).