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Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf) and Chapin, E. H. (Edwin Hubbell)
Anniversary Hymn.
1God of mercy, do thou never
From our offering turn away,
But command a blessing ever
On the memory of this day.
2Light and peace do thou ordain it;
O'er it be no shadow flung,
Let no deadly darkness stain it,
And no clouds be o'er it hung.
3May the song this people raises,
And its vows to thee addressed,
Mingle with the prayers and praises,
That thou hearest from the blest.
4When the lips are cold that sing thee,
And the hearts that love thee dust,
Father, then our souls shall bring thee
Holier love and firmer trust.