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While thee I seek, protecting Power!

Be my vain wishes still'd;

And may this consecrated hour

With better hopes be fill'd.

Thy love the powers of thought bestow'd,

To thee my thoughts would soar;

Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd —

That mercy I adore.

In each event of life, how clear,

Thy ruling hand I see;

Each blessing to my soul more dear,

Because conferr'd by thee.

In every joy that crowns my days,

In every pain I bear,

My heart shall find delight in praise,

Or seek relief in prayer.

When gladness wings my favour'd hour,

Thy love my thoughts shall fill:

Resign'd, when storms of sorrow lower,

My soul shall meet thy will.

My lifted eye without a tear

The lowring storm shall see;

My stedfast heart shall know no fear —

That heart will rest on Thee!