Matthew 12:13: Then saith He to the man. Stretch forth thine, &c

The word of Christ alone
New life and vigour gives
Who first our helplessness makes known.
And then our souls relieves:
Like wither'd hands they are,
Yet strength if He ordain,
We stretch them forth to God by prayer,
By alms and helps to man.

Jesus, the grace re-give.
Which I have cast away:
I cannot now, as once, believe,
I cannot, cannot pray:
Speak, and the wither'd hand
Of faith shall be restored,
Exert its power at Thy command.
And apprehend its Lord.