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1016.

[Taught by long experience, Lord]

Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. —i. 2.

Taught by long experience, Lord,
By Thy Spirit taught, I see
True is Thy severest word,
All on earth is vanity,
Empty all our bliss below,
Seeming bliss, but real woe.
Turning then from earth away,
Seeks my soul the joys above,
Solid joys without allay;
Saviour, in Thy heart-felt love
Heavenly comfort I possess,
True, substantial happiness.
Now I find the good of man,
Now I answer Thy design,
All in Thee alone obtain,
Plenitude of grace Divine,
Plenitude of glory too,
Thee when face to face I view!