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Not as the world giveth.
John 14:27.
How happy is the Christian’s state!
His sins are all forgiven;
A cheering ray confirms the grace,
And lifts his hopes to heaven.
2 Though in the rugged path of life
He heaves the pensive sigh;
Yet, trusting in his God, he finds
Delivering grace is nigh.
3 If, to prevent his wandering steps,
He feels the chastening rod,
The gentle stroke shall bring him back
To his forgiving God.
4 And when the welcome message comes
To call his soul away,
His soul in raptures shall ascend
To everlasting day.