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BOOK II. 7 On all our youth assembled here The unction of thy Spirit pour ; Nor let them lose another year, Lest thou shouldst strive and call no more.

1 ELISHA, struck with grief and awe, Cried, Ah! where now is Isr el s stay?&quot; When he his honour d master saw Borne by a fiery car away.

2 But while he look d a last adieu, His mantle, as it fell, he caught ; The Spirit rested on him too, And equal miracles he wrought.

3 &quot;Where is Elijah s God?&quot; he cried, And with the mantle smote the flood ; His word control d the swelling tide, Th obedient waters upright stood.

4 The wonder-working gospel thus From hand to hand has been convey d; We have the mantle still with us, But where, where s the Spirit s aid?

5 When Peter first his mantle waved, How soon it melted hearts of steel! Sinners, by thousands, then were saved, But now how few its virtues feel!

6 Where is Elijah s God, the Lord, Thine Isr el s hope and joy and boast? Reveal thine arm, confirm thy word, Give us another Pentecost!

7 Assist thy messenger to speak, And while he aims to lisp thy truth, The bonds of sin and Satan break, And pour thy blessing on our youth.

8 For them we now approach thy throne : Teach them to know and love thy name, Then shall thy thankful people own, Elijah s God is still the same.