2 What are the mines of shining wealth,
The strength of youth, the bloom of health ;
What are all joys compared with those
Thine everlasting word bestows ?
3 Long unafflicted, undismay'd,
In pleasure s path secure I stray d;
Thou madest me feel thy cliast ning rod.
And straight I turn d unto my God.
4 What though it pierced my fainting heart,
I bless d thine hand that caused the smart!
It taught my tears awhile to flow,
But saved me from eternal woe.
5 Oh! hadstthou left me unchastised,
Thy precept I had still despised ;
And still the snare in secret laid
Had my unwary feet betray'd.
6 I love thee, therefore, my God,
And breathe towards thy dear abode.
Where in thy presence fully bless d,
Thy chosen saints for ever rest.
18.
Temptation. C.
1 THE billows swell, the winds are high.
Clouds overcast my wintry sky :
Out of the depths to thee I call,
My fears are great, my strength is small.
2 Lord, the pilot s part perform,
And guide and guard me through the storm ;
Defend me from each threat ning ill,
Control the waves, say " Peace, be still!
3 Amidst the roaring of the sea,
My soul still hangs her hopes on thee ;
Thy constant love, thy faithful care,
Is all that saves me from despair.
4 Dangers of every shape and name
Attend the foll'wers of the Lamb.
