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Jesus High in Glory

Harriet B. McKeever (1857) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 138:6

Verse 1

Jesus, high in glory, lend a listening ear; when we bow before thee, children's praises hear.

Verse 2

Though Thou art so holy, heaven's almighty King, thou wilt stoop to listen when thy praise we sing.

Verse 3

We are little children, weak and apt to stray; Saviour, guide and keep us in the heavenly way.

Verse 4

Save us, Lord, from sinning; watch us day by day; help us now to love thee; take our sins away.

Verse 5

Then, when thou shalt call us to our heavenly home, we will gladly answer: Saviour, Lord, we come!

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