Hymns, for the Amusement of Children Embellished with Cuts [by Christopher Smart] |
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HYMN VII. TEMPERANCE.
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For forty days the Lord abstain'd,(The subtle tempter near)
And greatly every bait disdain'd,
Self-aw'd and self-severe.
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This is the pattern that I set,To keep the flesh in awe;
I will not gross desires abet,
Withdraw, soul fiend, withdraw.
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The fiend withdrew, the Angels came,And worship'd at his feet;
“O great Jehovah, word and name
“Inestimably sweet!
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“How cou'd that cursed serpent dare,“Thine honour to offend?”
Says Christ, a little while forbear,
'Tis for a glorious end.
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O may I keep the body cool,By fasting on my knees;
And follow strict religion's rule,
Those days the church decrees.
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Keep, keep intemp'rance far away,'Tis duty and 'tis love;
Or how shall I my breast display,
To nest my Saviour's dove.
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