997. 8s. & 7s. M. J. G. Adams.
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Adams, John G. (John Greenleaf) and Chapin, E. H. (Edwin Hubbell)
"She hath done what she could." Mark 14:8.
1Bless, O bless, Almighty Father,
Woman's mission with our race,--
Her fond strivings here to gather
Fruits of thy redeeming grace.
2Though her way be not where honor
Wins the gazing world's acclaim,
Yet we bless thee that upon her
Rests the power of Jesus' name.
3In that name, O Father, strengthen
Her full heart and ready hands;
May her efforts serve to lengthen
Christian love's encircling bands.
4Where the mourning and the needy
And the suffering faint and die,
Be her presence sure and speedy,
Mercy's blessings to supply.
5Where old error's words are spoken,
Be truth's witness by her given,
Till, the spell of bondage broken,
Earth redeemed resembles heaven.