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% This file is a part of the Open Hymnal Project to create a freely 
% distributable, downloadable database of Christian hymns, spiritual 
% songs, and prelude/postlude music.  This music is to be distributed 
% as complete scores (words and music), using all accompaniment parts, 
% in formats that are easily accessible on most computer OS's and which
% can be freely modified by anyone.  The current format of choice is the 
% "ABC Plus" format, favored by folk music distributors on the internet.
% All scores will also be converted into pdf, MIDI, and mp3 formats.
% Some advanced features of ABC Plus are used, and for accurate 
% translation to a printed score, please consider using "abcm2ps" 
% version 4.10 or later.  I am doing my best to create a final product
% that is "Hymnal-quality", and could feasibly be used as the basis for
% a printed church hymnal.
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% The maintainer of the Open Hymnal Project is Brian J. Dumont (editor 
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% This entire effort has used only free software, and I am indebted to 
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% the various ABC and ABC Plus software.  Undoubtedly, I am also indebted 
% to all of the great Christians who wrote these hymns.
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% This database comes with no guarantees whatsoever.
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% I would love to get email from anyone who uses the Open Hymnal, and
% I will take requests for hymns to add.  My decision of whether to 
% add a hymn will be based on these criteria (in the following order):
% 1) It must be in the public domain or freely distributable
% 2) It must be a Christian piece
% 3) Whether I have access to a printed copy of the music (surprisingly,
%    a MIDI file is usually a terrible source)
% 4) Whether I like the hymn :)
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% Open Hymnal Project, 2026 Edition
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%OHSCRIP Mt 6:30-34, 1Tim 6:6-10, Lk 3:12-14, Phil 4:11-13
%OHTOPICS {Anticipation [7,8]}, {Christian Life}, {Father}, {God, Care of}, {God, Creator}, {God, Faithfulness of}, {God, Goodness of}, {God, Providence of}, {Gratitude}, {Heaven [7,8]}, {Inner Life}, {Patience}, {Praise, Father [3]}
%OHCATEGORY THANKSGIVING
%OHMETRICAL 8 6 8 6 8 8 
%OHCOMPLEXITY 2
%OHCOMPOSER Ilse, Ludwig Herman (1845-1931)
%OHARRANGER Ilse, Ludwig Herman (1845-1931)
%OHAUTHOR Gerhardt, Paul (1607-1676)
%OHTRANSLATOR Findlater (nee Borthwick), Sarah Laurie (1823-1907)
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X: 1
T: O Grieve Not So, Nor So Lament
T: (also known as Not So Darkly, Not So Deep or Why This Sad and Mournful Guise?)
C: Words: Paul Gerhardt, 1923.  Translated by Sarah Findlater, 1854, alt. 
C: Music and Setting: 'Erfurt' or 'Ilse' Ludwig Herman Ilse, 1910. 
C: copyright: public domain.  This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2026 Revision. 
S: Music source: "The Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book" (LCMS), 1930 Hymn 254 
S: Lyrics source: "Hymns from the Land of Luther", 1866 edition Hymn 17.  Alterations by Brian Dumont 25 Nov 2025, released into the public domain
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w: 1.~O grieve not so, nor so la- ment, My soul! nor trou- bled sigh, 
w: 2.~There is no right you can de- mand, No ti- tle you can claim; 
w: 3.~How thank- less art you, child of man! For fa- vors that a- bound; 
w: 4.~Num- ber your limbs, your mem- bers tell, And ask your thank- less soul, 
w: 5.~Now, go and search the depths of mind, Ex- plore its won- drous pow'r, 
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w: Be- cause some joys to o- thers sent Your Fa- ther may de- ny; 
w: For all are stran- gers in the land Who bear the hu- man name: 
w: Your God has giv'n you eyes to scan The glo- ry all a- round; 
w: If to a- no- ther you would sell The small- est of them all. 
w: New proofs of be- ne- fits to find, That meet you e- v'ry hour; 
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w: Take all as love that seems se- vere There is no want if God is near. 
w: Earth and its trea- sures are the Lord's, And He the lot of each ac- cords. 
w: Yet sel- dom for this price- less sight, Have you been heard to praise a- right. 
w: There is not one from which your heart Would will- ing- ly sub- mit to part. 
w: More than the sand u- pon the shore, And e- ver ri- sing more and more. 
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%% 6.\t\tHe knows, who lives on Zion's hill, 
%% \t\t\t\t\tWhat we in truth require; 
%% \t\t\tKnows too how many blessings still 
%% \t\t\t\t\tThis flesh and blood desire; 
%% \t\t\tAnd could He safely all bestow, 
%% \t\t\tHe would not let you sorr'wing go. 
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%% 7.\t\tYou were not born that earth should be 
%% \t\t\t\t\tA portion fondly sought; 
%% \t\t\tLook up to heav'n, and smiling see 
%% \t\t\t\t\tYour shining, golden lot! 
%% \t\t\tHonors and joys, which you shall share, 
%% \t\t\tUnending and unenvied there! 
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%% 8.\t\tThen journey on to life and bliss, 
%% \t\t\t\t\tGod will protect to heav'n; 
%% \t\t\tAnd every good that meets you is 
%% \t\t\t\t\tA blessing wisely given. 
%% \t\t\tIf losses come, let it be so 
%% \t\t\tThe God of heav'n remains with you. 
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