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 Wretched, utterly miserable, piteously widowed heart. How, how, how can I draw Thee in? Who but Thee could feel any pity, who but Thee could spare any compassion, for this helpless and prostrate creature? Wilt Thou neglect me, wilt Thou reject me, wilt Thou desert me? Whither can I possibly go, where can I possibly reside, where can 1 possibly shelter myself, if Thou forsake me? I cannot advance any claim, I cannot urge any right, that I should receive Thy compassion. I can only appeal and implore. As the fulfilment of Thy compassion, as the consummation of Thy mercy, as the triumph of Thy grace, do Thou compassionate me, do Thou cast Thy mercy upon me, do Thou impart Thy grace unto me, that I may sing forth in joy and praise, 'I have the Lord and I have all. This is my humble prayer. Do Thou mercifully vouch-safe it Blessed, blessed, blessed be Thy name!

Hymn—Neeve gathiyani nammithimi (Telugu)

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