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Hymn 51

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51

THERE is an hour when I must part

With all I hold most dear ;

And life, with its best hopes, will then

As nothingness appear.

There is an hour when 1 must sink

Beneath the stroke of death,

And yield to Him who gave it first

My struggling vital breath.

There is an hour when I must stand

Before the judgment seat,

And all my actions, thoughts and words

In trying ordeal meet.

Oi', MAY I NOW BE WISE, WHILE STILL

THAT HOUR'S IN FUTURE STORED,

And live acceptably to Him

Who is my judge and Lord.