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Text:Secret prayer

CCCXXXII. Secret prayer

1 Father divine, thy piercing eye
Sees thro' the darkest night;
In deep retirement thou art nigh,
With heart discerning sight.

2 There may thy piercing eye survey
My dutious homage paid,
With every morning's dawning ray,
And every evening's shade.

3 O let thy own celestial fire
The incense still inflame;
While my warm vows to thee aspire,
Thro' my redeemer's name.

4 So shall the visits of thy love
My soul in secret bless;
So shalt thou deign in worlds above
Thy suppliant to confess.

Pause.

5 Mercy, good Lord, mercy I ask
This is the total sum;
Mercy, thro' Christ, is all my suit,
Lord, let thy mercy come.

Text Information
First Line: Father divine, thy piercing eye
Title: Secret prayer
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: Worship: Private Worship; Mercy of God Pleaded for; Secret Prayer (1 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
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