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150 7 Let grov ling hearts the world admire, Thy love is all that I require ! Gladly I may the rest resign, If the one needful thing be mine !

1 THE castle of the human heart, Strong in its native sin, Is guarded well in every part By him who dwells within.

2 For Satan there in arms resides, And calls the place his own, With care against assaults provides, And rules as on a throne.

3 Each traitor thought on him, as chief, In blind obedience waits ; And pride, self-will, and unbelief, Are posted at the gates.

4 Thus Satan for a season reigns. And keeps his goods in peace ; The soul is pleased to wear his chains, Nor wishes a release.

5 But Jesus, stronger far than he, In his appointed hour Appears, to set his people free From the usurper s power.

6 "This heart I bought with blood,&quot; he says &quot;And now it shall be mine ;&quot; His voice the strong one arm d dismays, He knows he must resign.

7 In spite of unbelief and pride, And self, and Satan s art,_ The gates of brass fly open wide, And Jesus wins the heart.

8 The rebel soul that once withstood The Saviour s kindest call,