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A Diamond from the desert,
 Where I watched all alone;
And a Sapphire, the fairest
 Because my latest one.

There, where the storm raged round us,
 And clouds rolled o'er my head,
I found a rosy Ruby
 Within its sandy bed.

And now it shines in glory,
 More beauteous in Thy sight
Than the golden orb of morning,
 In its radiant car of light.

There's a Topaz—but I leave them,
 My eyes with tears o'erflow;
My heart in love yearns o'er them,
 As Thou alone canst know.

And I would trust Thee fully
 With the dearest gifts I own!
I shall find them in the glory,
 When I see Thee on Thy throne.

In faith and with thanksgiving
 My treasures, Lord, I cast
Upon Thy care, believing
 Their future from my past.