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 74. Temptation  O HOLY Lord, who with the Children Three  Didst walk the piercing flame, Help, in those trial-hours, which, save to Thee, I dare not name; Nor let these quivering eyes and sickening heart Crumble to dust beneath the Tempter's dart.  Thou, who didst once Thy life from Mary's breast  Renew from day to day, Oh, might her smile, severely sweet, but rest On this frail clay! Till I am Thine with my whole soul; and fear, Not feel a secret joy, that Hell is near.  Frascati .  March 28, 1833.