Japan 7s
By Robert Kelley
- Key
- F♯ minor
- Type
- Plain tune
- Time signature
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2
4 - Composed
- 2011
- Text
- John Newton, 1779
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Description
Arrangement of the Japanese National Anthem
Text
Lord, I cannot let Thee go,
Till a blessing Thou bestow:
Do not turn away Thy face,
Mine’s an urgent, pressing case.
Dost Thou ask me who I am?
Ah! my Lord, Thou know’st my name;
Yet the question gives a plea
To support my suit with Thee.
Thou didst once a wretch behold,
In rebellion blindly bold,
Scorn Thy grace, Thy power defy:
That poor rebel, Lord, was I.
Thou hast helped in every need;
This emboldens me to plead:
After so much mercy past,
Canst Thou let me sink at last?