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296 2 What are the mines of shining wealth, The strength of youth, the bloom of health ; What are all joys compared with those Thine everlasting word bestows ?

3 Long unafflicted, undismay'd, In pleasure s path secure I stray d; Thou madest me feel thy cliast ning rod. And straight I turn d unto my God.

4 What though it pierced my fainting heart, I bless d thine hand that caused the smart! It taught my tears awhile to flow, But saved me from eternal woe.

5 Oh! hadstthou left me unchastised, Thy precept I had still despised ; And still the snare in secret laid Had my unwary feet betray'd.

6 I love thee, therefore, my God, And breathe towards thy dear abode. Where in thy presence fully bless d, Thy chosen saints for ever rest.

1 THE billows swell, the winds are high. Clouds overcast my wintry sky : Out of the depths to thee I call, My fears are great, my strength is small.

2 Lord, the pilot s part perform, And guide and guard me through the storm ; Defend me from each threat ning ill, Control the waves, say &quot; Peace, be still!

3 Amidst the roaring of the sea, My soul still hangs her hopes on thee ; Thy constant love, thy faithful care, Is all that saves me from despair.

4 Dangers of every shape and name Attend the foll'wers of the Lamb.