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MY PRAYER
O God, when I look back upon my life,And realize how many things are past,My soul cries out to Thee.Leave Thou not meAlone, while life shall last!I fear the future unless Thou shalt keepIn Thy strong hands, in Thy great heart my fate;For there is none besideMighty and wise to guideWhere dangers are so great.
O God, unto me prove Thy ceaseless love,Make Thou Thy promise known,Through danger's landHold tight my trembling hand,I cannot go alone!Make straight these crooked paths,Bid light upon this dark night break,Inspire with trustThis trembling heart of dustThat Thou will not forsake.
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This life is but the prelude of the next,Whose endless melodies harmonious sweepIn notes of triumph borne from height to height,And waves resounding on from deep to deep.