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Rh XV

CONFIDENCE

with sin and woe,

A burdened heart I bear,

Opposed by many a mighty foe;

But I will not despair.

With this polluted heart,

I dare to come to Thee,

Holy and mighty as Thou art;

For Thou wilt pardon me.

I feel that I am weak,

And prone to every sin;

But Thou who giv'st to those who seek,

Wilt give me strength within.

Far as this earth may be

From yonder starry skies,

Remoter still am I from Thee;

Yet Thou wilt not despise.

I need not fear my foes,

I need not yield to care,

I need not sink beneath my woes;

For Thou wilt answer prayer.