Scripture Verse

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. Song of Solomon 2:1

Introduction

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),

portrait
William J. Kirkpatrick (1838–1921)

Lyrics

King Je­sus reigns with­in my heart,
He’s my Lord;
For Him I did with all things part,
He’s my Lord.

Refrain

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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