"Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer"

Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

Thy sweet message now impart.

May thy Spirit, pure and fervid,

Enter ev’ry timid heart;

Carry there the swift conviction,

Turning back the sinful tide.

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Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

May each soul in thee abide.

Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

We are weak but thou art strong;

In thy infinite compassion,

Stay the tide of sin and wrong.

Keep thy loving arms around us;

Keep us in the narrow way.

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Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

Let us never from thee stray.
Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

Thou wilt bind the broken heart.

Let not sorrow overwhelm us;

Dry the bitter tears that start

Curb the winds and calm the billows;

Bid the angry tempest cease.

Precious Savior, dear Redeemer,

Grant us everlasting peace.

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Text and music: H. R. Palmer, 1834–1907