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CHRISTIAN EXERCISES.
2 The least the feeblest of the sheep
To him the Father gave ;
Kind is his heart the charge to keep,
And strong his arm to save.
3 That hand which heaven and earth sustains,
And bars the gates of hell,
And rivet Satan down in chains,
Shall guard his chosen well.
4 Now let the infernal lion roar—
How vain his threats appear !
When he can match Jehovah’s power,
I will begin to fear.
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Devotion to God.
1 C HATH mortals aim at themes so great,
<3 Or raise their notes so high,
When seraphs now beneath my feet
In self-abasement lie ?
2 Though Gabriel tunes immortal lyres
To sweet seraphic lays,
Th’ Eternal hears when infant tongues
Attempt to lisp his praise.
3 The early dawn of op’ning life
Has proved thy guardian care;
Nor shall I less through future years
Thy grace and goodness share.
4 Behold, I give myself to thee,
And in thy name confide;
Most gracious God, O deign to be
My Father, Friend and guide.
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