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1069.

[Commendable excess]

She brake the box, and poured it on His head. —xiv. 3.

Commendable excess
Of generous faith and love!
O could I thus my zeal express,
My gratitude approve;
Pour out the precious balm
And rendering Him His own,
Whate'er I have, whate'er I am,
Expend on Christ alone.