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1. I AM a little weary of my life -- Not thy life, blessed Father! Or the blood Too slowly laves the coral shores of thought, Or I am weary of weariness and strife. Open my soul-gates to thy living flood; I ask not larger heart-throbs, vigour-fraught, I pray thy presence, with strong patience rife.
2. I will what thou will'st -- only keep me sure That thou art willing; call to me now and then. So, ceasing to enjoy, I shall endure With perfect patience -- willing beyond my ken Beyond my love, beyond my thinking scope; Willing to be because thy will is pure; Willing thy will beyond all bounds of hope.