TEACH ME TO LIVE.
Tend* me to live ! 'Tis easier fay to dieGently and silontly to pass away— On e-irih's long ni«ht to close the heavy eye, And waken in the realms of glorious day, Teach me the harder lesson 'how to live,' To serve Thee in the darkest paths of Me ; Arm mo for conflict now, fre-h vigour give, And mnk.> mo more fchan conqueror in the strife. i Teach me to live ! Thy »m-po«e to fulfil Bright for Thy glory let my taper shine : Efl^h day renew, remould this stuhborn will ; Closer 'round Tkeo my heart's affections twine. Teach mo to live for self and sin no more, But use the time vemsiimng to me yet; Kot mine own pleasure seeking as before, Wasting no precious hours in vain regret. Teach me to live I No idler let me bo Bnt in Thy service hand and heart employ, Prepared to do Thy bidding cheerfully ; Be this my highest and my holiest joy. Tench me to Mye ! wy daily cross to bear, Not murmur though I bend beneath its load. Only be'with mo ; let me feel Thee near ; Tuy anile sheds gladness on the darkest road Tea* iie to live! and find my lite in Thee, Looling from earth and earthly things away, Let roe not falter, hut untiringly Pi-cis on, and sain new strength and power / each day. Teach me to live ! with kindly words for all •, bearing no cold, repulsive brow of gloom ! W*''ti»g with cheerful p»itienco till Thy call Summons mv spirit to her heavonly home
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Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 381, 29 June 1889, Page 8
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260TEACH ME TO LIVE. Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 381, 29 June 1889, Page 8
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