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TRUST AND TRY.
“Cannot,” Edward, did you say?
Chase the lazy thought away ;
Never let that idle word
From your lips again be heard.
Take your book from off the shelf,
God helps him who helps himself ;
O’er your lesson do not sigh:
Trust and try—trust and try.

“Cannot,” Edward? Say not so;
All are weak, full well I*know ;
But if you will seek the Lord,
He will needful strength afford, |
Teach you how to conquer sin,
Purify your heart within :

On your Father’s help rely,
Trust and try—trust and try.

“Cannot,” Edward? Scorn the thought;
You can do whate’er you ought:
Every duty’s call obey,
Strive to walk in wisdom’s way; °
Let the sluggard, if he will,
Use the lazy “cannot” still;
On yourself and God rely :

Trust and try—trust and try.
Songs. 16