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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Aug 12, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 32.

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My Assurance

By Samuel Longfellow

Father, I need Thee; troubles abound, Billows on billows break all around; Hold out Thy saving hand, Help me in faith to stand; Thou dost the waves command— I shall not sink.
Father, I need Thee! dangers are near; Thine arm around me, I will not fear. Teach me Thy voice to know, Speaking so clear and low, “Fear not, with thee I go. Thou shalt o’ercome.”
Father, I hear Thee!—hear and obey, Know Thou art near me, near me alway— Near me when troubles lower, Near in temptation’s hour, Near me, O Love and Power! Yea, more than near!
Father, I trust Thee! Thou wilt defend, Comfort, and guard me on to the end. Still would I do my part, Keep a brave, cheerful heart; Since Thou my helper art, I shall not fall.
—Samuel Longfellow.