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Poem
October 29, 1776
The Freeman's Journal, Or, New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
A devotional prayer poem seeking God's guidance in daily life, from going out and coming in, requesting direction in thoughts, words, actions, and to fulfill divine will above personal desires.
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POET'S CORNER.
Going out, and coming in.
Go with me Lord, where'er I go;
Learn me what thou wouldst have me do.
Suggest whate'er I think or say,
And O! direct my narrow way.
Prevent me lest I harbour pride.
Lest I in mine own strength confide
Shew me my weakness. let me see
I have my power, my All from thee.
O! may I ne'er my silence break,
Unless inspir'd by thee to speak.
Then let such power attend my word,
That all who hear may seek the Lord.
Enrich me always with thy love,
My kind protection ever prove;
Thy signet put upon my breast,
And let thy spirit on me rest.
Assist and teach me how to pray,
Incline my nature to obey.
What thou Abhor'st, that let me flee,
And only love what pleases thee.
O! may I never do my will,
But thine and only thine fulfill.
Let all my time, and all my ways,
Be spent and ended to thy praise.
Going out, and coming in.
Go with me Lord, where'er I go;
Learn me what thou wouldst have me do.
Suggest whate'er I think or say,
And O! direct my narrow way.
Prevent me lest I harbour pride.
Lest I in mine own strength confide
Shew me my weakness. let me see
I have my power, my All from thee.
O! may I ne'er my silence break,
Unless inspir'd by thee to speak.
Then let such power attend my word,
That all who hear may seek the Lord.
Enrich me always with thy love,
My kind protection ever prove;
Thy signet put upon my breast,
And let thy spirit on me rest.
Assist and teach me how to pray,
Incline my nature to obey.
What thou Abhor'st, that let me flee,
And only love what pleases thee.
O! may I never do my will,
But thine and only thine fulfill.
Let all my time, and all my ways,
Be spent and ended to thy praise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Devotional Prayer
Divine Guidance
Gods Will
Spiritual Obedience
Daily Devotion
Poem Details
Title
Going Out, And Coming In.
Subject
Prayer For Divine Guidance In Daily Activities
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Go With Me Lord, Where'er I Go;
Learn Me What Thou Wouldst Have Me Do.
O! May I Never Do My Will,
But Thine And Only Thine Fulfill.