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Father of lights! from whom proceeds Whate’er thy every creature needs; Whose goodness providently nigh, Feeds the young ravens when they cry; To thee I look, my heart prepare; Suggest, and hearken to my prayer. Fain would I know, as known by thee, And feel the indigence I see: Fain would I all my vileness own, And deep beneath the burden groan; Abhor the pride that lurks within, Detest and loathe myself and sin.
Father of lights! from whom proceeds Whate’er thy every creature needs; Whose goodness providently nigh, Feeds the young ravens when they cry; To thee I look, my heart prepare; Suggest, and hearken to my prayer. Fain would I know, as known by thee, And feel the indigence I see: Fain would I all my vileness own, And deep beneath the burden groan; Abhor the pride that lurks within, Detest and loathe myself and sin.
In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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- In print by 1888 AD · industrial
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