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1787–1860

“THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH.”

Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

Almighty Father! I am weak, But thou wilt strengthen me, If from my heart I humbly seek For help and light from thee.

When I am tempted to do wrong, Then, Father, pity me, And make my failing virtue strong; Help me to think of thee!

Let Christian courage guard my youth; That courage give to me Which ever speaks and acts the truth, And puts its trust in thee.

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