THE INVALID’S PRAYER
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O thou, whose wise, paternal love Hath cast my active vigor down, Thy choice I thankfully approve; And, prostrate at Thy gracious throne, I offer up my life’s remains; I choose the state my God ordains. Cast as a broken vessel by, Thy will I can no longer do; But while a daily death I die, power I can in weakness show; My patience shall thy glory raise, My steadfast trust proclaim thy praise. Wesley.
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Trials make our faith sublime, Trials give new life to prayer, Lift us to a holier clime, Make us strong to do and bear. Cowper.
