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HYMN VII. HUMILITY.

I

Folly builds high upon the Sand,
But lowly let my Basis be;
Firm as a Rock my Hope shall stand,
Deep founded in Humility.
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II

Content, when threat'ning Ills obtrude,
Sweet meek-ey'd Patience, arm my Soul;
And let a prudent Fortitude
Teach me my passions to controul.

III

My God, I long to know Thee still,
To love, and fear, and trust Thee more,
To live submissive to thy Will,
And whilst I feel thy Grace, adore.

IV

My Faith and Love, obedient be;
Dear Saviour! teach me thy Commands;
My ardent Soul still follows thee,
And trusts her Int'rests in thy Hands.

V

Let Love and Mercy, all divine,
Justice, descending from the Skies,
Kindness and Truth, my Heart incline,
Still to forgive mine Enemies.
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VI

Thus may I act the Christian Part,
The Social, Human and Divine,
Whilst a wise Zeal inspires my Heart;
Then shall I know that Heaven is mine.
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