#291We Have Not Known Thee

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We have not known Thee as we ought, Nor learned Thy wisdom, grace, and power; The things of earth have filled our thought, And trifles of the passing hour.
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We have not feared Thee as we ought, Nor bowed beneath Thine awesome will; Nor guarded deed and word, The work with little fervor wrought,
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We have not loved Thee as we ought, Nor cared that we are loved by Thee; Thy presence we have coldly sought, And treasures we have thought, We have cold - ly sought,
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We have not served Thee as we ought; Alas! the duties left undone, The work with little fervor wrought, The battles lost or scarcely won!
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When shall we know Thee as we ought, And fear, and love, serve aright! When shall we, out of trial brought, Be perfect in the land of light!
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Lord, give us light Thy Lord, give us faith to Lord, give a pure and Lord, give the zeal, and Lord, may we day by truth to see, know Thee near, love Thou art, give the day serve Thee there. And make us wise in knowing Thee. And grant the grace of the heart To feel and own Thy toil, For Thee face, and serve Thee there.

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