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Text:Waiting at wisdom's gate

CCXXIV. Waiting at wisdom's gate

1 My heart has been too long ensnar'd,
In folly's hurtful ways;
Oh, may I be at length prepar'd,
To hear what wisdom says!

2 'Tis Jesus from the mercy-seat,
Invites me to his rest;
He calls poor sinners to his feet,
To make them truly blest.

3 Approach, my soul, to wisdom's gates,
Approach without delay:
No one who watches there and waits,
Shall e'er be turn'd away.

4 He will not let me seek in vain,
For all who trust his word
Shall everlasting life obtain,
And favor from the Lord.

5 Now I would break my league with death,
And live to thee alone;
Oh let thy Spirit's seal of faith,
Secure me for thine own.

Text Information
First Line: My heart has been too long ensnar'd
Title: Waiting at wisdom's gate
Meter: C. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1799
Scripture:
Topic: Wisdom of God: Waiting for
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