’T was by an order from the Lord
L. M.
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'T was by an order from the LordThe ancient prophets spoke his word;His Spirit did their tongues inspire,And warm their hearts with heavenly fire.
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Great God! mine eyes with pleasure lookOn the dear volume of thy book;There my Redeemer's face I see,And read his name who died for me.
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Let the false raptures of the mindBe lost and vanish in the wind;Here I can fix my hope secure;This is thy word—and must endure.