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HYMN.
O'er the dreary waste of waters
Where my dear one's footsteps rove,
Father! be thy care extended!
God of mercy and of love!

As of old, almighty Saviour!
Bid the winds and waves be still;
Now, as then, the powers of nature
Wait upon thy sovereign will.

Spread your sheltering wings around him,
Ye whom Heaven's blest missions bear,
Holy angels, guardian spirits,
Take, O, take him to your care!