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HYMN XX.

[Father, to Thee Thine own we give]

Father, to Thee Thine own we give,
Thy wisdom, power, and goodness praise,
Thy benefits with thanks receive,
And humbly sue for pardoning grace;
Thy mercy and Thy strength implore,
To keep us, that we sin no more.

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We pray, but with our lips alone,
Till Thou infuse the pure desire,
Till Thou to flesh convert the stone,
The gracious principle inspire;
The supplicating spirit impart,
And bless us with a praying heart.