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2153.

[Master, I bow to Thy decree]

Ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall, &c. —xvi. 20.

Master, I bow to Thy decree,
Sorrowful I am like Thee,
And keep the blessing given,
Happy an absent God to mourn,
But happier still, when Thy return
Shall bring the joys of heaven.