SELECTIONS FROM POEMS BY ACTON BELL. CONFIDENCE. |
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SELECTIONS FROM POEMS BY ACTON BELL.CONFIDENCE.
Oppressed with sin and woe,
A burdened heart I bear,
Opposed by many a mighty foe;
But I will not despair.
With this polluted heart,
I dare to come to Thee,
Holy and mighty as Thou art,
For Thou wilt pardon me.
I feel that I am weak,
And prone to every sin;
But Thou who giv`st to those who seek,
Wilt give me strength within.
Far as this earth may be
From yonder starry skies;
Remoter still am I from Thee:
Yet Thou wilt not despise.
I need not fear my foes,
I deed not yield to care;
I need not sink beneath my woes,
For Thou wilt answer prayer.
In my Redeemer`s name,
I give myself to Thee;
And, all unworthy as I am,
My God will cherish me.
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