317 ~ I Love to Steal Awhile Away

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I love to steal awhile away From every cumbering care, And spend the hours of setting day In humble, grateful prayer.

I love in solitude to shed The penitential tear; And all His promises to plead, Where none but God can hear.

I love to think on mercies past, And future good implore; And all my cares and sorrows cast On Him whom I adore.

I love by faith to take a view Of brighter scenes to come; The prospect doth my strength renew While here away from home.