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Helen Maria Williams (17621827)
Whilst Thee I Seek
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Be my vain wishes stilled!
And may this consecrated hour
With better hopes be filled.
To thee my thoughts would soar:
Thy mercy o’er my life has flowed;
That mercy I adore.
Thy ruling hand I see!
Each blessing to my soul more dear,
Because conferred by thee.
In every pain I bear,
My heart shall find delight in praise,
Or seek relief in prayer.
Thy love my thoughts shall fill;
Resigned, when storms of sorrow lower,
My soul shall meet thy will.
The gathering storms shall see:
My steadfast heart shall know no fear;
That heart shall rest on thee.