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226 3 When on the breast we hung Our help was in the Lord. Twas he first taught our infant tongue To form the lisping word.

4 When in our blood we lay, He would not let us die, Because his love had fix d a day To bring salvation nigh.

5 In childhood and in youth His eye was on us still, Though strangers to his love and truth. And prone to cross his will.

6 And since his name we knew, How gracious has he been, What dangers has he led us through, What mercies have we seen !

7 Now through another year, Supported by his care, We raise our Ebenezer here, &quot; The Lord has help d thus far.&quot;

8 Our lot in future years Unable to foresee, He kindly, to prevent our fears, Says, &quot; Leave it all to me.&quot;

9 Yea, Lord, we wish to cast Our cares upon thy breast. Help us to praise thee for the past, And trust thee for the rest.

1 LORD, our languid souls inspire, For here we trust thou art ; Send down a coal of heav nly fire To warm each waiting heart.