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PRAY FOR ME by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: ON FAITH'S MYSTERIOUS HEIGHTS YOU STAND
Last Line: IF YOU, O FRIEND, WILL PRAY FOR ME!
Subject(s): PRAYER;

On faith's mysterious heights you stand,
And reach and grasp the Father's hand.
Oh, with that access bold and free,
Place a petition there for me!

I grope in fogs. Your vision, clear
In faith's serener atmosphere,
Oh, use victoriously for me,
And paint the heaven I cannot see!

Too cold my tongue, too dull my ear,
Earth's nobler words to speak or hear.
Oh, while I learn the lower song,
Sing you for me in heaven's throng!

Still for myself I'll work and pray,
And toil along my blundering way;
But doubled all my strength will be
If you, O friend, will pray for me!



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