C. Wesley

C.M.

SHEPHERD divine, our wants relieve,

In this our evil day;

To all Thy tempted followers give

The power to watch and pray.

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Long as our fiery trials last,

Long as the cross we bear,

Oh let our souls on Thee be cast

In never-ceasing prayer!

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The Spirit of interceding grace,

Give us in faith to claim;

To wrestle till we see Thy face,

And know Thy hidden name.

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Till Thou Thy perfect love impart;

Till Thou Thyself bestow;

Be this the cry of every heart,

I will not let Thee go.

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I will not let Thee go, unless

Thou tell Thy name to me;

With all Thy great salvation bless,

And make me all like Thee.

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Then let me on the mountain top

Behold Thy open face;

Where faith in sight is swallowed up,

And prayer in endless praise.