XXII. KISSING THE ROD.

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Teach me Aaron's thoughtful silence

When corrected by thy rod;

Teach me Eli's acquiescence,

Saying, "Do thy will, my God:"

Teach me Job's confiding patience,

Dreading words from pride that flow;

For Thou, Lord, alone exaltest,

And Thou only layest low.