Dependence.
To keep the lamp alive, With oil we fill the bowl; Tis water makes the willow thrive, And grace that feeds the soul. The Lords unsparing hand Supplies the living stream; It is not at our own command, But still derived from him. Beware of Peters word,[1] Nor confidently say, I never will deny thee, Lord, But, Grant I never may! Mans wisdom is to seek His strength in God alone; And een an angel would be weak, Who trusted in his own. Retreat beneath his wings, And in his grace confide; This more exalts the King of kings[2] Than all your works beside. In Jesus is our store, Grace issues from his throne; Whoever says, I want no more, Confesses he has none.
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"To keep the lamp alive,..."
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