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[Jesus, to me the joy impart]

I have no greater joy than to hear that my, &c. —4.

Jesus, to me the joy impart,
Which fills a faithful pastor's heart,
While I my children see
Walk as the heirs to joys above,
Walk in the truth of holy love,
And genuine piety.

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Then would I cheerfully resign
My soul into the hands Divine,
And sing, at my release,
Now lettest Thou Thy servant, Lord,
Depart, according to Thy word,
In everlasting peace.