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Text:The Request

CCCXIX. The Request

1 Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Thy sov'reign will denies,
Accepted at thy throne of grace,
Let this petition rise

2 "Give me a calm, a thankful heart,
"From ev'ry murmur free:
"The blessings of thy grace impart,
"And make me live to thee.

3 "Let the sweet hope that I am thine,
"My life and death attend;
"Thy presence thro' my journey shine,
"And crown my journey's end."

Text Information
First Line: Father, whate'er of earthly bliss
Title: The Request
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Topic: The Christian; Christian: His request
Notes: Public Domain.
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