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Greenland

Southern Harmony no. 332

First Line:	Why should I be affrighted
Composer:	Swan
Meter:	7, 6
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Midi:	[midi]

1. Why should I be affrighted
   At pestilence and war,
   The fiercer be the tempest,
   The sooner it is o'er
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2. With Jesus in the vessel,
   The billows rise in vain,
   They only will convey me
   To yon Elysian plains,
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3. This world is full of dangers,
   And foes that press me hard;
   But Jesus he has promised
   That he will be my guard.
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4. Here I shall not be tempted
   Above what I can bear,
   When fightings are exerted,
   His kingdom for to share.
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5. From him I have my orders,
   And while I do obey,
   I find his Holy Spirit
   Illuminates my way.
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6. The way is so delightful,
   I wish to travel on,
   Till I arrive at heaven,
   To receive a starry crown.
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