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66 4 Well does Jacob s ladder suit To the gospel throne of grace ; We are at the ladder s foot, Every hour, in every place. By assuming flesh and blood, Jesus heaven and earth unites ; We by faith ascend to God, God to dwell with us delights.

5 They who know the Saviour s name Are for all events prepared ; What can changes do to them, Who have such a guide and guard ? Should they traverse earth around, To the ladder still they come : Every spot is holy ground, God is there, and he s their home.

1 NAY, I cannot let thee go Till a blessing thou bestow : Do not turn away thy face, Mine s an urgent, pressing case.

2 Dost thou ask me who I am ? Ah, my Lord, thou know st my name ! Yet the question gives a plea To support my suit with thee.

3 Thou didst once a wretch behold, In rebellion blindly bold, Scorn thy grace, thy power defy, That poor rebel, Lord, was I.

4 Once a sinner near despair Sought thy mercy-seat by prayer ; Mercy heard and set him free Lord, that mercy came to me.

5 Many years have pass d since then, Many changes I have seen,