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To God: an Anthem Sung In the Chapel At Whitehall Before the King

by Robert Herrick, 1647

Verse. My God, I’m wounded by my sin,
      And sore without, and sick within.
Ver. Chor. I come to Thee, in hope to find
      Salve for my body and my mind.
Verse. In Gilead though no balm be found
      To ease this smart or cure this wound,
Ver. Chor. Yet, Lord, I know there is with Thee
      All saving health, and help for me.
Verse. Then reach Thou forth that hand of Thine,
      That pours in oil, as well as wine,
Ver. Chor. And let it work, for I’ll endure
      The utmost smart, so Thou wilt cure.

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