Poetical fragments heart-employment with God and it selfPoetical fragments heart-imployment with God and it self

1. My whole, though broken heart, O Lord! From henceforth shall be thine: And here I do my Vow record: This hand, these words are mine. All that I have, without reserve, I offer here to thee: Thy Will and Honour all shall serve, That thou bestowedst on me.

1. My whole, though broken heart, O Lord! From henceforth shall be thine: And here I do my Vow record: This hand, these words are mine. All that I have, without reserve, I offer here to thee: Thy Will and Honour all shall serve, That thou bestow'dst on me.

2. All that exceptions save I lose: All that I lose I save: The treasure of thy Love I choose; And Thou art All I crave. My God, thou hast my heart and hand: I all to thee resign. I'll ever to this Covenant stand, Though flesh hereat repine.

3. I know that thou wast willing first; And then madest me consent: Having thus loved meat the worst, Thou wilt not now repent. ⟨p. 82⟩Now I have quit all Self-pretence, Take charge of what's thine own! My Life, my Health, and my Defence, Now lie on thee alone.

3. I know that thou wast willing first; And then mad'st me consent: Having thus lov'd meat the worst, Thou wilt not now repent. ⟨p. 82⟩Now I have quit all Self-pretence, Take charge of what's thine own! My Life, my Health, and my Defence, Now lie on thee alone.