Tune: Langran
(\'Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face\')
2 Thessalonians 2 v.13-17
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Brethren, believers, beloved of the Lord
God has from the beginning, sure His word
Has chosen you to salvation, \'tis through
Sanctification of the Spirit true
And through belief of the truth, whereunto
He called you by the gospel, even you
To the obtaining of the glory bright
Of our Lord Jesus Christ, light to our sight
So brethren, stand fast, hold to true teachings
Which you have been taught, word, epistle brings
Knowledge of the way, guide on the path strait
Where we have entered through the narrow gate*
Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, so be
And God, even our Father, who loved, see
Loved us, an has given us e\'erlasting
Consolation, good hope through grace, we sing
May He comfort your hearts, and establish
You in every good work and word and wish
Comforted until Day of Lord appears
Then shall His dawning solace all our tears
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* These can be interchangeable.
It can also be - narrow path and strait gate.