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THE MEASURE OF GOD by AMOS RUSSEL WELLS

First Line: IF GOD WERE LESS, OH, VASTLY LESS
Last Line: TOO GREAT FOR SCORN OF ME.
Subject(s): GOD;

If God were less, oh, vastly less,
I still would praise His name,
So little of Him, I confess,
Have I yet learned to claim.

If God were more, oh, vastly more,
So bold am I through grace
I still would venture to adore,
And press to see His face.

But, whatsoe'er is dreamed or taught,
I surely know that He
Is far too little in my thought,
Too great for scorn of me.



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