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REV. C. J. DICKINSON. From" The Children's Hymn Book, S.P.C.K," by permission.
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1 JESUS! Refuge of the weary! Object of the spirit's love; Fountain in life's desert dreary, Saviour from the world above.
a O how oft Thine Eyes, offended, Gaze upon the sinner's fall; Yet Thou, on the Cross extended, Bore the penalty for all.
3 Yet, no vow repentant breathing, Still we pass Thy sacred Cross, Though,' neath thorns Thy Forehead wreathing,
Dropped the Bloody Sweat for us.
4 Yet Thy sinless Death hath bought us Life eternal, peace, and rest; What Thy grace alone hath taught us, Calms the sinner's stormy breast.
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5 Jesus! would our hearts were burning With more fervent love for Thee, Would our eyes were ever turning To Thy Cross of Agony.
6 So, in pain and rapture blending, Might our failing eyes grow dim, While the heart would soar ascending To the circling Cherubim.
7 Then in glory parted never From the Blessed Saviour's Side, Graven on our hearts for ever
Be the Cross and Crucified.
8 Then the Wounds with which He bought
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We shall worship evermore;
And the Shepherd Good, Who sought us, With coraptured hearts adore. Amen.