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[Teacher of hearts, 'tis Thine alone]

Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of, &c. —i. 24, 25.

Teacher of hearts, 'tis Thine alone
Thine officers to' ordain,
Point out Thy instruments, unknown
To undiscerning men;
Our apostolic guides apprize
Of Thine unseen decree,
And stir them up to recognize
The men design'd by Thee.

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The men whom Thou hast inly moved
Their charge to undertake,
And toil for precious souls, beloved
For their Redeemer's sake;
Thy chosen ministers reveal
With whom Thou always art,
And then their saving gospel seal
On every listening heart.