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2856.

[Arm me Lord with double grace]

Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to, &c. —xx. 28.

Arm me Lord with double grace,
That I may with caution tread,
Circumspect in all my ways,
Humbly to myself take heed;
First myself from evil keep,
Then o'erlook and guard the sheep.
Fill my heart with watchful love
For the flock so dearly bought,
Lest a single soul should rove,
Perish through their shepherd's fault;
Jesus keep them all and guide,
All in Thy own bosom hide.