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O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go (ST. MARGARET) – Eight handbells

O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go is a lovely hymn that reminds us of the infinitely deep peace and protection that God offers those who trust Him.

O love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in Thee;
I give Thee back the life I owe,
That in Thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be.

O light that followest all my way,
I yield my flickering torch to Thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day may brighter, fairer be.

O joy that seekest me through pain,
I cannot close my heart to Thee;
I trace the rainbow through the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be.

O cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from Thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be.

Hymn Tune: ST. MARGARET
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2 comments

    • Mary Miller on February 4, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    Dear Larry and Carla,
    Thank you so much for the copy of “O Love that Wilt not let me go.” It was very kind and much appreciated.
    Your 8-bell music has been the saving of my team of two, which was three until a couple of years ago when one lady broke her arm. Beautiful arrangements!
    Best wishes.

    • admin on February 4, 2019 at 8:56 pm
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    Hi Mary,

    You’re very welcome – best wishes as you continue your ringing adventures!

    Larry & Carla

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