Author:
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Samuel O'Malley Clough (1837-1910)
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Composer:
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Ira Sankey (1840-1908)
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Meter:
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11.11.12.11.6.6.6.5
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1
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I have a Savior, He's pleading in glory,
So precious, though earthly enjoyments be few;
And now He is watching in tenderness o'er me,
But oh, that my Savior were your Savior too!
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying,
For you I am praying,
I'm praying for you.
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2
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I have a Father: to me He has given
A hope for eternity, blessed and true;
And soon will my spirit be with Him in heaven,
But oh, that He'd let me bring you with me too!
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3
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I have a Harp in those regions all-glorious -
Away, far away, in that ocean of blue;
And there shall it breathe out its music melodious;
But oh! could I know one was tuning for you!
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4
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I have a Crown - and I'll wear it forever,
Encircled with jewels of heavenly hue.
'Twas purchased by Jesus my glorified Savior.
But oh! could I know one was purchased for you
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5
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I have a robe; 'tis resplendent in whiteness,
Awaiting in glory my wondering view;
Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness,
Dear friend, could I see you receiving one, too!
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6
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I have a Rest - and the earnest is given,
Though now for a time 'tis concealed from my view,
'Tis life everlasting - 'tis Jesus - 'tis heaven!
And oh! dearest friend let me meet you there too!
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I have a peace: it is calm as a river,
A peace that the friend of the world never knew;
My Savior alone is its Author and Giver,
And oh, could I know it was given to you!
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8
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For you I am praying - for you I am praying!
For you I am praying, for you, yes, for you,
And soon shall I hear you rejoicing and saying,
"Your dear loving Savior is my Savior too."
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9
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When Jesus has found you, tell others the story,
That my loving Savior is your Savior, too;
Then pray that your Savior may bring them to glory,
And prayer will be answered-'twas answered for you!
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10
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Speak of that Savior, that Father in Heaven,
That harp, crown, and robe which are waiting for you-
That peace you possess, and that rest to be given,
Still praying that Jesus may save them with you.
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