Religion
Give me, O Lord, an earnest heart
From Parish Musings (1863)
Religion
Give me, O Lord, an earnest heart,
Anxious to do Thy will,
Contented with whatever part
In life 'tis mine to fill.
Fearful of wealth, and worldly pride,
Glad, if a low degree
With even sorrow by my side
Help me to walk with Thee.
Cautious of all the gauds and glow
By earthly sunshine given,
Choosing the cloudiest paths below
So they lead up to Heaven.
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Codex Note
Text: Teach me to do Thy will ; for Thou art my God. — Ps. cxliii. 10.
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Monsell, John S. B. “Give me, O Lord, an earnest heart.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/monsell/219/.
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Monsell, John S. B. “Give me, O Lord, an earnest heart.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/monsell/219/.
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