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Thine Forever, God of Love

Mary Fawler Maude (1847) • English

Primary Scripture: Psalm 23

Verse 1

Thine for ever! God of love, hear us from thy throne above; thine for ever may we be here and in eternity.

Verse 2

Thine for ever! Lord of life, shield us through our earthly strife; thou the Life, the Truth, the Way, guide us to the realms of day.

Verse 3

Thine for ever! O how blest they who find in thee their rest! Saviour, guardian, heavenly friend, O defend us to the end.

Verse 4

Thine for ever! Shepherd, keep us thy frail and trembling sheep; safe alone beneath thy care, let us all thy goodness share.

Verse 5

Thine for ever! Thou our guide, all our wants by thee supplied, all our sins by thee forgiven, lead us, Lord, from earth to heaven.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 23

Reference 2

  • psalms 39:4

Reference 3

  • malachi 3:17

Reference 4

  • john 6:39

Reference 5

  • john 10:11-16

Reference 6

  • john 10:27-30

Reference 7

  • john 14:6

Reference 8

  • john 17:9-11

Reference 9

  • 2-corinthians 6:17-18

Reference 10

  • philippians 4:19
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