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John Newton - Jacob`s Ladder
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If the Lord our leader be,
We may follow without fear;
East or West, by land or sea,
Home, with him, is everywhere;
When from Esau Jacob fled,
Though his pillow was a stone,
And the ground his humble bed,
Yet he was not left alone. 

Kings are often waking kept,
Racked with cares on beds of state;
Never king like Jacob slept.
For he lay at heaven`s gate:
Lo! he saw a ladder reared,
Reaching to the heav`nly throne;
At the top the Lord appeared,
Spake and claimed him for his own. 

Fear not, Jacob, thou art mine,
And my presence with thee goes;
On thy heart my love shall shine,
And my arm subdue thy foes:
From my promise comfort take;
For my help in trouble call;
Never will I thee forsake,
`Till I have accomplished all. 

Well does Jacob`s ladder suit
To the gospel throne of grace;
We are at the ladder`s foot,
Every hour, in every place
By affirming flesh and blood,
Jesus heav`n and earth unites;
We by faith ascend to God,
God to dwell with us delights. 
 
They who know the Saviour`s name,
Are for all events prepared
What can changes do to them,
Who have such a Guide and Guard?
Should they traverse earth around,
To the ladder still they come;
Every spot is holy ground,
God is there - and he`s their home.
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