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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.

4. Now it belongs not to my care, Whether I die or live: To love and serve thee is my share: And this thy grace must give. If life be long, I will be glad, That I may long obey: If short; yet why should I be sad. That shall have the same pay.