"temperance" appears in 5 hymns in our collection, reflecting its spiritual significance in worship.
temperance
...And with discretion blest;
Displaying meekness, temperance, love,
Of every grace possessed....
And with discretion blest;
Displaying meekness, temperance, love,
Of every grace possessed.
...But all be ruled by good;
The gift of temperance bestow
In drink and food....
But all be ruled by good;
The gift of temperance bestow
In drink and food.
...Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temperance, truth, and love,
Our inward piety approve....
Passion and envy, lust and pride;
While justice, temperance, truth, and love,
Our inward piety approve.
...From passion’s fearful strife.
What ruin hath intemperance wrought
How widely roll its waves!...
From passion’s fearful strife.
What ruin hath intemperance wrought
How widely roll its waves!
...Thy life keep pure, and lest thou sin,
Use temperance and discipline.
Have mercy, Lord!...
Thy life keep pure, and lest thou sin,
Use temperance and discipline.
Have mercy, Lord!
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