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Text:Inconstancy

CLVI. Inconstancy

1 Lord Jesus, when, when shall it be
That I no more shall break with thee
When will this war of passion cease,
And my free soul enjoy thy peace?

2 Here I repent and sin again;
Now I revive, and now am slain;
Slain with the same unhappy dart,
Which O! too often wounds my heart!

3 O Saviour, when, when shall I be,
A garden seal'd to all but thee?
No more expos'd, no more undone,
But live and grow to thee alone?

4 Guide thou, O Lord, guide thou my course
And draw me on with thy sweet force
Still make me walk, still make me tend;
By thee, my way, to God my end.

Text Information
First Line: Lord Jesus, when, when shall it be
Title: Inconstancy
Meter: Long Metre
Language: English
Publication Date: 1790
Topic: After Sermon
Source: The Coll.
Notes: Public Domain.
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