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“THERE AM I IN THE MIDST OF THEM.”

Matt. xviii. 20.

Wheresoever two or three
Meet, a Christian company,
Grant us, Lord, to meet with Thee.
Gracious Saviour, hear!
When with friends beloved we stray,
Talking down the closing day,
Saviour, meet us in the way.
Gracious Saviour, hear!
When, amid the gloom of night,
Storms arise, and perils fright,
Let thy voice our hearts delight.
Gracious Saviour, hear!
In the festive hour, refine
Earthly love to joy divine:
Turn the water into wine.
Gracious Saviour, hear!

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In the time of lonely grief,
Let Thy presence bring relief:
Then shall longest nights seem brief.
Gracious Saviour, hear!
When the world and life recede,
Saviour, in our hour of need,
Then be visible indeed.
Gracious Saviour, hear!