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When I look back upon my life nigh spent, / Nigh spent, although the stream as yet flows on, / I more of follies than of sins repent, / Less for offence than Love's shortcomings moan. / With self, O Father, leave me not alone -- / Leave not with the beguiler the beguiled; / Besmirched and ragged, Lord, take back thine own: / A fool I bring thee to be made a child.