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XXII. A CONFIRMATION.
To clothe the hidden wish in open act,And thy heart's King, in sight of all, to own;
To place Him gladly on His chosen throne,
And yield the public homage which He lacked:
To hear Him whisper, in a solemn pact,
Thy Lord will never leave His child alone,
Thy every want to Him is fully known,
His every word to thee is blessèd fact:
Such mutual pledges are exchanged this day,
Such heavenly sunshine greets the dew of youth;
Oh may the light and freshness ever stay,
And buds of hope unfold in flowers of truth:
Lord, lay on this dear head Thine unseen hand,
Bid this young life in faith and love expand!
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