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Author

Unknown

Composer

William Knapp

Arranger

A. H. M.

Notes

Alternate Zion's Harp Numbers: 164, 123, 124, 248
Meter: L.M.

Wareham. L. M.

Lyrics

The time flies on and death draws nigh;
Unite us, Lord, with Thee on high!
Prepare us now to live with Thee
For ever in eternity!

Thou knowest, Lord, the ev'ry need
Of them who for Thy mercy plead.
With helping hand Thine aid bestow
To guide Thy children here below.

Deny us not the truth and light,
Thy precious gift so clear and bright,
The word of truth to teach us true,
And nourish heart and soul anew.

The righteous host enlighten Thou,
And with Thy blessings all endow.
Thy little fold do Thou still bless
With steadfast faith and holiness.

Thy blessings in each house shall reign;
And may Thy flock increase and gain.
O, Lord, from Thee all blessings flow
Which cause good works to thrive and grow!

Grant to Thy servants grace and might
And wisdom, working virtues bright,
That in this time good seeds they sow
From which eternal fruits may grow.

The treasure of pure love anew
Preserve among Thy children true!
Let not their innocence depart,
But guard and hallow every heart!

O, may young men devote in truth
To Thee the flower of their youth;
Be maiden's beauty holiness,
The fear of God their glorious dress!

By word and deed is brought to light
How Thy great name is glorified.
And pure and clean our life shall be,
A living witness, Lord, for Thee.

O, sanctify our heart and mind,
That we, Thy chosen ones, may find
The path from this turmoil on earth
To God's bright home of peace and mirth!