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Author: J. Straphan Hymnal: A Selection of Hymns #DXXIII (1792) Meter: 8.6.8.6 First Line: Blest is the man whose heart expands Lyrics: 1 Blest is the man whose heart expands
At melting pity's call,
And the rich blessings of whose hands
Like heavenly manna fall.
2 Mercy descending from above,
In softest accents pleads;
O! may each tender bosom move
When mercy intercedes.
3 Be ours the bliss in wisdom's way
To guide untutor'd youth,
And lead the mind that went astray
To virtue and to truth.
4 Children our kind protection claim,
And God will well approve,
When infants learn to lisp his name,
And their creator love.
5 Delightful work! young souls to win,
And turn the rising race
From the deceitful paths of sin,
To seek redeeming grace.
6 Almighty God, thy influence shed
To aid this good design:
The honors of thy name be spread,
And all the glory thine. Topics: Times and Seasons Youth Educated; Education of youth; Youth educated Languages: English
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