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Do not ask the hidden meaning
 Of the Bible;none can know;
Pray, and then His mercy streaming
 All along your path shall flow.

The Saviour's love you are denying
 Every moment that you wait;
His ambassadors defying,
 All their teachings you berate;
You were born for something higher,
 Heaven should be your destined aim;
Kindle now the sacred fire,
 Glorify your Maker's name.

Then the dark clouds soon will vanish,
 Which are hanging round your brow;
You'll be given strength to banish
 Sin, if you will take the vow.
While your hearts with hopes are beaming,
 While your minds from care are free,
Taste the cup, with love o'erflowing,
 Which the Saviour offers thee.