L.A. Bennett

P.M.

HOLY, happy separation!

They alone are truly blest

Who from all besides retiring,

And Himself alone desiring

Find in Jesus only rest.

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Jesus calls to separation,

And Himself hath led the way;

His own life the explanation,

His own life the illustration―

Who is ready to obey?

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Blessed Jesus, make us willing,

Thus without the camp to go

Unto Thee in glad subjection.

Unto Thee in Thy rejection,

Unto Thee from all below!

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Separate from all that grieves Thee,

Separate from sinners too;

Yet, like Thee, for sinners caring,

And, like Thee, with sinners bearing,

Asking, “What would Jesus do?”

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Unto Thee! Beloved Master,

Nearer, nearer let us be:

Unto Thee in consecration,

Unto Thee in separation,

Ever, only, unto Thee!