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BOOK I. But soon are put to flight If the bright sun appear, Thus Jesus will our troubles chase, By shining from the throne of grace.

1 WHEN first, to make mj heart his own, The Lord reveal d his mighty grace, Self reign d, like Dagon, on the throne, But could not long maintain its place.

2 It fell, and own d the power divine, (Grace can with ease the victory gain,) But soon this wretched heart of mine Contrived to set it up again.

3 Again the Lord his name proclaim d, And brought the hateful idol low ; Then self, like Dagon, broken, maim d, Seem d to receive a mortal blow:

4 Yet self is not of life bereft, JSTor ceases to oppose his will ; Though but a maimed stump be left, Tis Dagon tis an idol still.

5 Lord ! must I always guilty prove, And idols in my heart have room ? Oh ! let the fire of heavenly love The very stump of self consume.

1 THE kine unguided went By the directest road, When the Philistines homeward sent The ark of Israel s God.

2 Lowing they pass d along And left their calves shut up ; Rh