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Lord!—lead my heart to learn, Prepare my ears to hear, And let me useful knowledge seek In thy most holy fear.

Oh, make me kindly treat My dear companions, all, Nor let me causeless anger feel, Nor in temptation fall.

If unforgiven sin Within my bosom lies, Or evil motives linger there To offend thy perfect eyes—

Remove them far away. Inspire me with thy love, That I may please thee here below. And dwell with thee above.