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ROAD-MATES by WILLIAM ARTHUR DUNKERLEY

First Line: FROM DEEPEST DEPTH, O LORD, I CRY TO THEE
Last Line: "FOR THIS I CAME -- TO BEAR YOU COMPANY."
Subject(s): RELIGION; THEOLOGY;
From deepest depth, O Lord, I cry to Thee.
@3"My Love runs quick to your necessity."@1

I am bereft; my soul is sick with loss.
@3"Dear one, I know. My heart broke on the Cross."@1

What most I loved is gone. I walk alone.
@3"My Love shall more than fill his place, my own."@1

The burden is too great for me to bear.
@3"Not when I'm here to take an equal share."@1

The road is long, and very wearisome.
@3"Just on in front I see the light of home."@1

The night is black; I fear to go astray.
@3"Hold my hand fast. I'll lead you all the way."@1

My eyes are dim, with weeping all the night.
@3"With one soft kiss I will restore your sight."@1

And Thou wilt do all this for me? -- @3for me?@1
@3"For this I came -- to bear you company."@1



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