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Arthur Seymour Sullivan (1S42-1000).
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Adelaide Anne Procter (1825-1804).
MY God, I tliank thee, who hast The earth so bright ; [made So full of splendour and of joy,
Beauty and light ; So many glorious things are here. Noble and right.
I thank thee too that thou hast made
Joy to abound ; So many gentle thoughts and deeds
Circling us round, That in the darkest spot of earth
Some love is found.
I thank thee more that all our joy
Is touched with pain ; That shadows fall on brightest hours;
That thorns remain ; So that earth's bliss may be our
And not our chain. [guide,
��For thou, who knowest, Lord, how Our weak heart clings, [soon
Hast given us joys, tender and true, Yet all with wings ;
So that we see, gleaming on high. Diviner things.
I thank thee. Lord, that thou hast The best in store ; [kept
We have enough, yet not too much To long for more :
A yearning for a deeper peace. Not known before.
I thank thee. Lord, that here our Though amply blest, [souls.
Can never find, although they seek, A perfect rest —
Nor ever shall, imtil they lean
On Jesus' breast.
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