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TALLIS. C. M. (Ordination Hymn.)

THOS. TALLIS. About 1565.

GOD'S

OD'S perfect law converts the soul,
Reclaims from false desires;

With sacred wisdom His sure Word

The ignorant inspires.

The statutes of the Lord are just,
And bring sincere delight;
His pure commands, in search of truth,
Assist the feeblest sight.

Let no presumptuous sin, O Lord,
Dominion have o'er me;
That, by Thy grace preserved, I may
The great transgression flee.

So shall my prayer and praises be
With Thy acceptance bless'd;
And I, secure on Thy defence,

My strength and Saviour, rest.

N. V.