I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.
Song of Solomon 2:1
Words: Edgar M. Levy (1822–1906).
Music: William J. Kirkpatrick, alt. (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know where to get a good photo of Levy (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
King Jesus reigns within my heart,
He’s my Lord;
For Him I did with all things part,
He’s my Lord.
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He’s the Lily of the Valley,
Yes, my Lord;
He’s the White Rose of Sharon,
Yes, my Lord.
He took away my shame and sin,
He’s my Lord;
And made me clean and white within,
He’s my Lord.
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He now has taken full control,
He’s my Lord;
For He has sanctified my soul,
He’s my Lord.
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No mortal can with Him compare,
He’s my Lord;
He is the fairest of the fair,
He’s my Lord.
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His voice now charms me all the day,
He’s my Lord;
He drives all doubt and fear away,
He’s my Lord.
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