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I Will Lay Me Down in Peace


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FULL ANTHEM FOR FOUR VOICES

Words from Psalm IV 9

Composed 1868. Published by Novello, 1910


NOTE: Sullivan composed this anthem for men's voices only. The version given here has been arranged for mixed voices by John. E. West.


I will lay me down in peace,
And take my rest, my rest,
For it is Thou, Lord, only
That makest me dwell in safety.

I will lay me down, lay me down in peace,
And take my rest,
For it is Thou, Lord, only
That makest me dwell in safety. Amen.

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