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[O take this plague away!]

She was in bitterness of soul, and prayed. —i. 10.

O take this plague away!
Afflicted by my God,
In bitterness of soul I pray,
O lay aside the rod!

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Or if Thou still reprove,
Let my extreme distress
Bring forth at last the fruit of love,
And perfect righteousness.