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Text:The Christian's noblest Resolution
Author:Steele

CCCXXXIV. The Christian's noblest Resolution

1 Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain,
Slaves to the world, and slaves to sin!
A nobler toil may I sustain,
A nobler satisfaction win.

2 May I resolve with all my heart,
With all my powers, to serve the Lord,
Nor from his precepts e'er depart,
Whose service is a rich reward.

3 O be his service all my joy,
Around let my example shine,
Till others love the bless'd employ,
And join in labors so divine.

4 Be this the purpose of my soul,
My solemn, my determin'd choice,
To yield to his supreme control,
And in his kind commands rejoice.

5 O may I never faint nor tire,
Nor wandering leave his sacred ways;
Great God, accept my soul's desire,
And give me strength to live thy praise

Text Information
First Line: Oh wretched souls, who strive in vain
Title: The Christian's noblest Resolution
Author: Steele
Meter: L. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1792
Scripture:
Topic: Worship: Family Worship; Abraham's: Care of his family; Family Worship (3 more...)
Notes: Public Domain.
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