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Olney Hymns, William Cowper, from Cowper's Poems, Sheldon & Company, New York
Dependence
Olney Hymns, William Cowper, from Cowper's Poems, Sheldon & Company, New York
To keep the lamp alive, The Lord's unsparing hand Beware of Peter's word, Man's wisdom is to seek Retreat beneath His wings, In Jesus is our store,With oil we fill the bowl;
&ls;Tis water makes the willow thrive,
And grace that feeds the soul.
Supplies the living stream;
It is not at our own command,
But still derived from Him.
Nor confidently say,
"I never will deny Thee, Lord,"&md;
But,&md;"Grant I never may."
His strength in God alone;
And e'en an angel would be weak,
Who trusted in his own.
And in His grace confide!
This more exalts the King of kings,
Than all your works beside.
Grace issues from His throne;
Whoever says, "I want no more,"
