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{ "title": "Come, let us to the Lord our God", "author": "", "tune": "Soho", "number": "516", "lyrics": "Come, let us to the Lord our God\nWith contrite hearts return;\nOur God is gracious, nor will leave\nThe desolate to mourn.\n\nHis voice commands the tempest forth,\nAnd stills the stormy wave;\nAnd, though his arm be strong to smite,\n'Tis also strong to save.\n\nLong hath the night of sorrow reigned;\nThe dawn shall bring us light:\nGod shall appear, and we shall rise\nWith gladness in his sight.\n\nOur hearts, if God we seek to know,\nShall know him, and rejoice;\nHis coming like the morn shall be,\nLike morning songs his voice.\n\nAs dew upon the tender herb,\nDiffusing fragrance round,\nAs show'rs that usher in the spring,\nAnd cheer the thirsty ground;\n\nSo shall his presence bless our souls,\nAnd shed a joyful light;\nThat hallowed morn shall chase away\nThe sorrows of the night.", "first_line": "Come, let us to the Lord our God" }