Gracious Redeemer, shake
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Gracious Redeemer, shakeThis slumber from my soul!Say to me now, "Awake, awake!And Christ shall make thee whole!"
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Touch with thy mighty hand;Alarm me in this hour;And make me fully understandMy danger and thy power.
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Give me on thee to call,Always to watch and pray,Lest I into temptation fall,And cast my shield away.
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For each assault preparedAnd ready may I be;Forever standing on my guard,And looking up to thee.
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O do thou always warnMy soul of evil near;When to the right or left I turn,Thy voice still let me hear:
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"Come back! this is the way;Come back and walk therein;"O may I hearken and obey,And shun the paths of sin.