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John Charles McNeill

Hills, wrapped in gray, standing along the west;
 Clouds, dimly lighted, gathering slowly;
The star of peace at watch above the crest—
 Oh, holy, holy, holy!

We know, O Lord, so little what is best;
 Wingless, we move so lowly;
But in thy calm all-knowledge let us rest—
 Oh, holy, holy, holy!

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From Songs, Merry and Sad | Stone & Barringer Co., 1906

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