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... thee I cry and yell : My God , my Lord , my lovely Lord , alone To thee I call , to thee I make my moan . And thou , good God , vouchsafe in grace to take This woful plaint Wherein I faint ; Oh ! hear me , then , for thy great mercy's ...
... thee I cry and yell : My God , my Lord , my lovely Lord , alone To thee I call , to thee I make my moan . And thou , good God , vouchsafe in grace to take This woful plaint Wherein I faint ; Oh ! hear me , then , for thy great mercy's ...
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... thee on high . Thy mighty name be praised then alway , Let faith and fear True witness bear , How fast they stand which on thy mercy stay . 1 Use . 2 Excuses . I look for thee , my lovely Lord , therefore 10 GEORGE GASCOIGNE .
... thee on high . Thy mighty name be praised then alway , Let faith and fear True witness bear , How fast they stand which on thy mercy stay . 1 Use . 2 Excuses . I look for thee , my lovely Lord , therefore 10 GEORGE GASCOIGNE .
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... thee I wait , for thee I tarry still , Mine eyes do long to gaze on thee my fill , For thee I watch , for thee I pry and pore , My soul for thee attendeth evermore . My soul doth thirst to take of thee a taste , My soul desires with thee ...
... thee I wait , for thee I tarry still , Mine eyes do long to gaze on thee my fill , For thee I watch , for thee I pry and pore , My soul for thee attendeth evermore . My soul doth thirst to take of thee a taste , My soul desires with thee ...
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... thee . Then shalt thou feel thy spirit so possessed , And ravished with devouring great desire Of his dear self , that shall thy feeble breast Inflame with love , and set thee all on fire With burning zeal through every part entire ...
... thee . Then shalt thou feel thy spirit so possessed , And ravished with devouring great desire Of his dear self , that shall thy feeble breast Inflame with love , and set thee all on fire With burning zeal through every part entire ...
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... Thee alone ! After Thy sweet - wonted fashion , Shower down mercy and compassion , On me , sinful wretch , that cry Unto Thee incessantly . Send , O send , relieving gladness , To my soul oppressed with sadness , Which , from clog of ...
... Thee alone ! After Thy sweet - wonted fashion , Shower down mercy and compassion , On me , sinful wretch , that cry Unto Thee incessantly . Send , O send , relieving gladness , To my soul oppressed with sadness , Which , from clog of ...
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