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CHRISTIAN EXERCISES.
Of feeling all things show some sign,
But this unfeeling heart of mine.
3 To hear the sorrows thou hast felt,
What but an adamant would melt ?
But I can read each moving line,
And nothing moves this heart of mine.
4 Eternal Spirit, Mighty God,
Apply within the Saviour’s blood;
’Tis his rich blood, and his alone,
Can move and melt this heart of stone.
378 S. M.
Waiting for pardon and direction.
1 I LIFT my soul to God ;
1 My trust is in his name ;
Let not my foes that seek my blood
Still triumph in my shame.
Sin and the powers of hell
Persuade me to despair;
Lord, make me know thy cov’nant well,
That I may ’scape the snare.
3 From beams of dawning light,
Till evening shades arise ;
For thy salvation, Lord, I wait,
With ever longing eyes.
4 Remember all thy grace,
And lead me in thy truth ;
Forgive the sins of riper years,
And follies of my youth.
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An humble rerignation to the will of God desired.
1 T WANT a heart to pray,
1 To pray and never cease ;
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