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��Isaac Smith (c 1735-1800).

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TU0MA3 IIORNBLOWER GiLL (1819-1006).

10RD, in the fullness of my might, j I would not with swift- winged zeal J I would for thee be strong ; ! On the world's errands go ; While runneth o'er each dear delight, ! And labour up the heavenly hill To thee should soar my song. I With weary feet and slow.

��I would not give the world my heart, And then profess thy love ;

I would not feel my strength depart. And then thy service prove.

��Oh not for thee my weak desires, My poorer, baser part !

Oh not for thee my fading fires, The ashes of my heart !

��Oh choose me in my golden time. In my dear joys have part !

For thee the glory of my prime, The fullness of my heart !

I cannot, Lord, too early take

The covenant divine : Oh ne'er the happy heart may break,

Whose earliest love was thine !

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