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BOOK II. And make a barren desert prove
 * The garden of the Lord.

1, from the rain or wind,
 * A shade from scorching heat,

A resting-place you here may find,
 * To ease your weary feet,

2 Enter, but with a serious thought,
 * Consider who is near!

This is a consecrated spot,—
 * The Lord is present here !

3 A question of the utmost weight,
 * While reading, meets your eye;

May conscience witness to your state,
 * And give a true reply!

4 Is Jesus to your heart reveal'd
 * As full of truth and grace?

And is his name your hope and shield,
 * Your rest and hiding-place?

5 If so, for all events prepared,
 * Whatever storms may rise,

He whom you love will safely guard,
 * And guide you to the skies.

6 No burning sun or storm or rain
 * Will there your peace annoy;

No sin, temptation, grief, or pain,
 * Intrude to damp your joy.

7 But if his name you have not known,
 * Oh, seek him while you may!

Lest you should meet his awful frown
 * In that approaching day.

8 When the avenging Judge you see
 * With terrors on his brow,

Where can you hide, or whither flee,
 * If you reject him now?

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