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Philippians 2:13: I seem desirous to repent
From Short Hymns on Select Passages of the Holy Scriptures (1762) · Osborn ed., vol. 13 (1872)
I seem desirous to repent,.
But cannot, without Thee,
Soften the stony, or lament
My own obduracy.
Gladly I would Thy word believe,
My dear Redeemer know,
But neither can rejoice, nor grieve,
Till Thou the power bestow.
I would, more sensibly distress'd
Throughout this evil day,
Struggle to utter my request,
But cannot, cfnnot pray,
Until the Spirit from on high
His needful aid impart,
And raise a supplicating cry
Within my broken heart.
My want of thankfulness, and love,
And every grace I own,
Nor will the mountains e'er remove,
Till Thou, my God, come down;
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Till Thou Thine own desires fulfil,
Thyself to sinners join,,
And kindly work in me to will,
And do the will Divine.
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