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First Line: Lord jesus, who would think that I am thine
Last Line: That I am thine.
Alternate Author Name(s): Alleyne, Ellen; Rossetti, Christina
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


Lord Jesus, who would think that I am Thine?
Ah! who would think,
Who sees me ready to turn back or sink,
That Thou art mine?

I cannot hold thee fast though Thou art mine;
Hold Thou me fast,
So earth shall know at last and heaven at last
That I am Thine.





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