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My Song Shall Be of Jesus

The same words as 2 hymnals printed them. Pick two versions to see every change between them: words added, dropped or altered, and verses left out.

22 words changed

Verse 1

My song shall be of Jesus,
His mercy crowns my days,
He fills my cup with blessings,
And tunes my heart to praise;
My song shall be of Jesus,
The precious Lamb of God,
Who gave Himself my ransom,
And bought me with His blood.

Verse 1

My song shall be of Jesus,
His mercy crowns my days,
He fills my cup with blessings,
And tunes my heart to praise;
My song shall be of Jesus,
The precious Lamb of God,
Who gave Himself my ransom,
And bought me with His blood.

Verse 2

My song shall be of Jesus,
When sitting at His feet,
I call to mind His goodness,
In fellowship so sweet;
My song shall be of Jesus,
What-ever ills befall,
I'll sing the grace that saves me,
And triumphantly sing of Jesus, I'll sing for evermore.

Verse 2

My song shall be of Jesus,
When sitting at His feet,
I call to mind His goodness,
And know my joy's complete;
My song shall be of Jesus,
What-ever ills befall,
I'll sing the grace that saves me,
And triumphs over all.

Verse 3

My song shall be of Jesus,
While pressing on my way
To where my home shines glorious
In pure and perfect day;
And when my soul shall enter
The mansions fair,
When the precious Lamb of God,
Who first loved me.

Verse 3

My song shall be of Jesus,
While pressing on my way
To where my home shines glorious
In pure and perfect day;
And when my soul shall enter
The mansions fair,
A song of praise to Jesus
I'll sing forever there.

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