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120 4 Is Ephraim banish d from my thoughts, Or vile in my esteem ? No, saith the Lord, with all his faults I still remember him.

5 Is he a dear and pleasant child ? Yes, dear and pleasant still ; Though sin his foolish heart beguiled. And he withstood my will.

6 My sharp rebuke has laid him low, He seeks my face again ; My pity kindles at his woe, He shall not seek in vain.

1 FROM pole to pole let others roam, And search in vain for bliss ; My soul is satisfied at home, The Lord my portion is.

2 Jesus, who on his glorious throne, Rules heaven and earth and sea, Is pleased to claim me for his own, And give himself to me.

3 His person fixes all my love, His blood removes my fear ; And while he pleads for me above, His arm preserves me here.

4 His word of promise is my food, His Spirit is my guide ; Thus daily is my strength renewed, And all my wants supplied.

5 For him I count as gain each loss, Disgrace for him renown ; Well may I glory in his cross, While he prepares my crown!