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BOOK III. 3 By these changes I often pass through I am taught my own weakness to know ; I am taught what my Shepherd can do, And how much to his mercy I owe : It is he that supports me through all ; When I faint he revives me again ; He attends to my pray r when I call, And bids me no longer complain.

4 Wherefore then should I murmur and grieve, Since my Shepherd is always the same, And has promised he never will leave The soul that confides in his name ? To relieve me from all that I fear, He was buffeted, tempted, and slain; And at length he will surely appear, Though he leaves me awhile to complain.

5 While I dwell in an enemy s land, Can I hope to be always in peace ? Tis enough that my Shepherd s at hand, And that shortly this warfare will cease : For ere long he will bid me remove From this region of sorrow and pain, To abide in his presence above, And then I no more shall complain.

1 RETURN to bless my waiting eyes, And cheer my mourning heart, Lord ! Without thee all beneath the skies No real pleasure can afford.

2 When thy loved presence meets my sight It softens care and sweetens toil, The sun shines forth with double light, The whole creation wears a smile,.

3 Upon thine arm of love I rest, Thy gracious voice forbids my fear ; No storms disturb my peaceful breast, No foes assault when thou art near.