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BOOK I. I stand engaged to hold thee up, And guide thee safely through.&quot;

1 PRAYER an answer will obtain, Though the Lord awhile delay ; None shall seek his face in vain, None be empty sent away.

2 When the woman came from Tyre, And for help to Jesus sought, Though he granted her desire, Yet at first he answer d not.

3 Could she guess at his intent When he to his foll wers said, &quot; I to Israel s sheep am sent; Dogs must not have children s bread &quot; ?

4 She was not of Israel s seed, But of Canaan s wretched race ; Thought herself a dog indeed ; Was not this a hopeless case ?

5 Yet although from Canaan sprung, Though a dog herself she styled, She had Israel s faith and tongue, And was own dfor Abram s child.

6 From His word she draws a plea : &quot; Though unworthy children s bread, Tis enough for one like me If with crumbs I may be fed.&quot;

7 Jesus then his heart reveal d: &quot; Woman, canst thou thus believe ? I to thy petition yield, All that thou canst wish receive.&quot;

8 Tis a pattern set for us, How we ought to wait and pray ; None who plead and wrestle thus Shall be empty sent away.