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Freedom from Error, Guilt and Folly.

1Blest Instructor! from thy ways

Who can tell how oft he strays?

Save from error's growth our mind,

Leave not, Lord, one root behind.

2Purge us from the guilt that lies

Wrapt within our heart's disguise;

Let us thence, by thee renewed,

Each presumptuous sin exclude.

3Let our tongues, from error free,

Speak the words approved by thee:

To thine all-observing eyes,

Let our thoughts accepted rise.

4While we thus thy name adore,

And thy healing grace implore,

Blest Instructor! bow thine ear:

God our strength! propitious hear.

For Divine Guidance.

1O God, thy grace impart!

Revive my fainting heart;

My zeal inspire;

Reveal thyself to me,

And may my love to thee

Pure, warm, and changeless be,--

A living fire.

2While life's dark maze I tread,

And griefs around me spread,

Be thou my guide;

Bid darkness turn to day,

Wipe sorrow's tears away,

Nor let me ever stray

From thee aside.

3When ends life's transient dream,

When death's cold sullen stream

Shall o'er me roll,

O Father, then in love,

Fear and distress remove,

And bear me safe above,--

A ransomed soul.