Part 1 — Because
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(PSALM CXVI.) Because He heard my voice, and answered me, Because He listened, ah, so patiently, In those dark days, when sorrowful, alone, I knelt with tears, and prayed Him for a stone; Because He said me "Nay," and then in- stead, Oh, wonderful sweet truth! He gave me bread, Set my heart singing all in sweet accord; Because of this, I love—I love the Lord!