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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A COVENANT, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poet's Biography
First Line: Now, lord, I give myself to thee
Last Line: Thine altogether—thine alone!
Subject(s): Prayer
First Line: Now, lord, I give myself to thee
Last Line: Thine altogether—thine alone!
Subject(s): Prayer
Now, Lord, I give myself to Thee;
I would be wholly thine,
As Thou hast given Thyself to me,
And Thou art wholly mine.
Oh, take me,—seal me as thine own,
Thine altogether—Thine ALONE!
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