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Hymns · 1764

A casual unexpected guest

Songwriter Charles Wesley

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Hymnal / album Acts (manuscript)
Publisher Wesleyan-Methodist Conference Office
Copyright Public Domain (Disclaimer: This is not legal advice. The publication year, if correct, suggests that this work may be in public domain in the U.S..)

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Lyrics

A casual unexpected guest
Who seems at first, may yet be sent,
To execute his Lord’s behest,
T’ interpret the Divine intent: (Acts 8:31)
Wondring we then the Master own,
The messenger with joy embrace, (Acts 8:39)
Design’d to make his Saviour known,
And fill our hearts with heavenly grace.