7 6, 7 6, 7 6. Matthew vi. 13. 1 FROM trials unexempted Thy dearest children are; But let us not be tempted Above what we can bear; Exposed to no temptation That may our souls o'erpower, Be thou our strong salvation Through every fiery hour.
2 Ah! leave us not to venture Within the verge of sin; Or if the snare we enter, Thy timely help bring in; And if thy wisdom try us Till pain and woe are past, Almighty Love, stand by us, And save from first to last!
3 Fain would we cease from sinning In thought and word and deed, From sin in its beginning We languish to be freed; From every base desire, Our fallen nature's shame, Jesus, we dare require Deliverance in thy name.
4 For every sinful action Thou hast atonement made, The rigid satisfaction Thy precious blood has paid: But take entire possession; To make an end of sin, To finish the transgression, Most holy God, come in!
