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CCXXXII To keep the lamp alive,
With oil we fill the bowl;
'Tis water makes the willow thrive,
And grace that feeds the soul.
The LORD's unsparing hand
Supplies the living stream;
It is not at our own command,
But still derived from Him.
Beware of Peter's word,
Nor confidently say,
I never will deny Thee, Lord,' --
But, -- 'Grant I never may.'
Man's wisdom is to seek
His strength in GOD alone;
And e'en an Angel would be weak
Who trusted in his own.