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797.

[Preventing the first dawn of day]

In the morning, rising up a great while before, &c. —i. 35.

Preventing the first dawn of day,
Thus may I steal myself away,
As Jesus leads me on;

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My labours leave to pray apart,
And pour out all my earnest heart,
And talk with God alone.
Howe'er in serving Him employ'd,
Oft will I quit the works of God,
And to the mount repair,
With thankfulness His grace request;
Or borrow the soft hours of rest
To spend in praise and prayer.