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C. M.
Old things passed away.
Let earthly minds the world pursue;
It has no charms for me;
Once I admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.
2 As, by the light of opening day,
The stars are all concealed;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is revealed.
3 Creatures no more divide my choice—
I bid them all depart;
His name, his love, his gracious voice,
Have fixed my roving heart.
4 But may I hope, that thou wilt own
A worthless worm like me?
Dear Lord! I would be thine alone,
And wholly live to thee.
Newton.