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 :5 He saw me plungd in deep distress,
 * He flew to my relief;
 * For me he bore the shameful cross,
 * And carried all my grief.


 * 6 To heav'n, the place of his abode,
 * He brings my weary feet;
 * Shews me the glories of my God,
 * And makes my joys complete.


 * 7 Since from his bounty I receive
 * Such proofs of love divine,
 * Had I a thousand hearts to give,
 * Lord, they should all be thine.

1
 * "IVE me thy heart; for, sinner, know
 * "Thou now art dead in sin and woe;"
 * I live; nor mind this vague command,
 * I neither know nor understand.


 * 2 "Give me thy heart, thou stupid one;
 * "For blindness makes thee hard as stone;"
 * Stupid and blind! this cannot be;
 * I'll not obey; I'm sure I see.


 * 3 "Go, Sinai, go; with thunders roll,
 * "Convince, condemn that stubborn soul;
 * "Justice, arise, and yield thy sword,
 * "But wait thou my permissive word."