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John Newton - Prayer For The Lord`s Promised Presence
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Son of God! thy people`s shield!
Must we still thine absence mourn?
Let thy promise be fulfilled,
Thou hast said, I will return! 

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

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

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. 

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

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Let thy light be ne`er withdrawn,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