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A Blessing humbly requested.

1Lord, we come before thee now;

At thy feet we humbly bow;

O, do not our suit disdain;

Shall we seek thee, Lord, in vain?

2In thine own appointed way,

Now we seek thee; here we stay;

Lord, from hence we would not go,

Till a blessing thou bestow.

3Comfort those who weep and mourn;

Let the time of joy return;

Those that are cast down, lift up;

Make them strong in faith and hope.

4Grant that all may seek and find

Thee a God supremely kind;

Heal the sick; the captive free;

Let us all rejoice in thee.