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316 7 God alone the heart can reach, Yet the ministers must preach : Tis their part the seed to sow, And tis his to make it grow.

1 BE sti 1 !, my heart ! these anxious cares To thee are burdens, thorns, and snares; They cast dishonour on thy Lord, And contradict his gracious word.

2 Brought safely by his hand thus far, Why wilt thou now give place to fear ? How canst thou want if he provide, Or lose thy way with such a guide ?

3 When first before his mercy-seat Thou didst to him thy all commit, He gave the warrant from that hour, To trust his wisdom, love, and power.

4 Did ever trouble yet befall, And he refuse to hear thy call ? And has he not his promise pass d, That thou shalt overcome at last ?

5 Like David thou may st comfort draw, Saved from the bear s and lion s paw ; Goliath s rage I may defy, For God, my Saviour, still is nigh.

6 He who has help d me hitherto, Will help me all my journey through, And give me daily cause to raise New Ebenezers to his praise.

7 Though rough and thorny be the road, It leads thee home apace to God ; Then count thy present trials small, For heav n will make amends for all.