O Thou whose mercy guides my way
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O Thou whose mercy guides my way,Though now it seems severe,Forbid my unbelief to sayThere is no mercy here!
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O may I, Lord, desire the painThat comes in kindness down,Far more than sweetest earthly gain,Succeeded by a frown.
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Then, though thou bend my spirit low,Love only shall I see;The gracious hand that strikes the blowWas wounded once for me.