Oliver Holden - Dependence - текст песни (слова)

Dependence, by William Cowper, 1779
 To keep the lamp alive, 
 With oil we fill the bowl; 
 'Tis water makes the willow thrive; 
 And grace that feeds the soul.
 
 The Lord's unsparing hand
 Supplies the living stream;
 It is not at our command,
 But still derived from Him.
 
 Beware of Peter's word*,
 Nor confidently say,
 "I never will deny Thee, Lord,"
 But grant I never may.
 
 Man's wisdom is to seek
 His strength in God alone;
 And e'en an angel would be weak,
 Who trusted in his own.
 
 Retreat beneath His wings,
 And in His grace confide;
 This more exalts the King of Kings**
 Than all your works beside.
 
 In Jesus is our store,
 Grace issues from His throne;
 Whoever says, "I want no more,"
 Confesses he has none.
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 *. Matt. 26:33.  **. John 6:29