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96 3 Through many dangers, toils, and snares. I have already come ; Tis grace has brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

4 The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures ; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, And mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.

6 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow, The sun forbear to shine ; But God, who call d me here below, Will be for ever mine.

1 Jor is a fruit that will not grow In Nature s barren soil ; All we can boast till Christ we know Is vanity and toil.

2 But where the Lord has planted grace, And made his glories known, There fruits of heavenly joy and peace Are found, and there alone.

3 A bleeding Saviour seen by faith, A sense of pard ning love, A hope that triumphs over death, Give joys like those above.

4 To take a glimpse within the veil, To know that God is mine, Are springs of joy that never fail, Unspeakable ! divine !

5 These are the joys which satisfy And sanctify the mind ;