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"A BROKEN AND A CONTRITE HEARTO GODTHOU WILT NOT DESPISE"
by William Cullen Bryant
A BROKEN AND A CONTRITE HEARTO GODTHOU WILT NOT DESPISE -
O Godwhose dread and dazzling brow
Love never yet forsook!
On those who seek thy presence now
In deep compassion look. -
Aid our weak steps and eyesight dim
The paths of peace to find
And lead us all to learn of Him
Who died to save mankind. -
For many a frail and erring heart
Is in thy holy sight
And feet too willing to depart
From the plain way of right. -
Yetpleased the humble prayer to hear
And kind to all that live
Thouwhen thou seest the contrite tear
Art ready to forgive. - -
THE END