DAY after day I sought the Lord, And waited patiently; Until he bent down from...

DAY after day I sought the Lord, And waited patiently; Until he bent down from his throne, And hearkened to my cry.

He drew me from the fearful pit, And from the miry clay; He placed my feet upon a rock, And led me in his way.

He taught my soul a new-made song, A song of holy praise, All they who see these things, with fear Their hopes to God shall raise.

Most blessed is the man whose hope Upon the Lord relies; Who follows not the proud, nor those That turn aside to lies.

O Lord, what wonders hast thou wrought, All number far above! Thy thoughts to us-ward overflow With mercy, grace, and love. ==C. M. SECOND PART qqq

SHOW forth thy mercy, gracious Lord; O take it not away! Thy loving kindness and thy truth, Let them be still my stay.

For countless sorrows hem me round; And my iniquities So hold me fast, and drag me down, I cannot raise my eyes.

My hairs in number they surpass; Hence is my heart dismayed; Vouchsafe, O Lord, to rescue me! O hasten to my aid.

Let those who seek thee faithfully In peace and joy abide; Let those who love thy grace still say, " The Lord be magnified."

Poor am I, and in need; yet God Care of my soul doth take. Thou art my help; my Saviour thou; Lord, no long tarrying make.