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BOOK II. But they have conquer d all through Him, And we ere long shall conquer too.

5 Though all the songs of saints in light Are far beneath His matchless worth, His grace is such, He will not slight The poor attempts of worms on earth.

1 WHAT various hindrances we meet In coming to a mercy-seat! Yet who that knows the worth of pray'r But wishes to be often there?

2 Pray'r makes the darken d cloud withdraw Pray'r climbs the ladder Jacob saw, Gives exercise to faith and love, Brings every blessing from above.

3 Restraining pray'r, we cease to fight: Pray'r makes the Christian s armour brio-ht And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.

4 While Moses stood with arms spread wide, Success was found on Isr el s side ; But when through weariness they fail d, That moment Amalek prevail'd.

5 Have you no words ? Ah ! think again ; Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature s ear With the sad tale of all your care.

6 Were half the breath thus vainly spent To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, "Hear what the Lord has done for me. Rh