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37.

[O may I tempt my God no more]

O may I tempt my God no more,
Or wantonly demand
Unneeded tokens of Thy power,
And Thy protecting hand;
But humbly safe in all my ways
On Thee my Lord attend,
And through the channels of Thy grace
Expect the promised end.
No powers extraordinary I claim
To help in time of need,
Assured I in Thy favour am,
And by Thy Spirit led:
A child of Providence Divine
Thy constant care I prove,
Nor ask a miracle or sign
To show that God is love.