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THE PRAYER OF YOUTH

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 11, 1856

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 9, No. 6.

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THE PRAYER OF YOUTH.

By Gen. Evan.

Our Father! Wilt thou hear this prayer Of sinful, erring youth? We ask of thee thy watchful care, And guidance to the truth. O God! direct our wayward feet, And lead us to the mercy seat.
We know that we have greatly sinned, And well deserve thy wrath; Yet, Father, spare; for thou art kind, And much compassion hath On those who trembling seek thy side; For such as us the Saviour died.
We've tried to come, O Lord, for years; But Satan's snares beset— He whispered in our trusting ears, "There's time, I'd go not yet." We listened, Lord—turned from thy Word— The "still small voice," no more was heard.
O Father, guide us to the brink Of living fountains clear; Where of the waters we may drink, Believing—know no fear; Then raise through faith our eyes above, Rejoicing in a Saviour's love.
[Gen. Evan.]