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THE BIBLE.
A fountain ever springing,
Where the wearied may repair,
The heavy burden bringing
Of sin, and of despair.
Where the wearied may repair,
The heavy burden bringing
Of sin, and of despair.
A hive of honied treasure,
Distilled from Eden's bowers;
Where heaven-born hope, with pleasure,
May feed in wintry hours.
Distilled from Eden's bowers;
Where heaven-born hope, with pleasure,
May feed in wintry hours.
Drink for the soul that's thirsting,
Comfort for those that fear,
Balm for the heart when bursting,
May all be gathered here.
Comfort for those that fear,
Balm for the heart when bursting,
May all be gathered here.
What added boon is wanting?
Thy blessing, Lord! must give,
The gift of faith by granting,
To read, believe, and live!
Thy blessing, Lord! must give,
The gift of faith by granting,
To read, believe, and live!
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