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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 10, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 38.

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If I Could Know

By Worthie Harris Holden

WORTHIE HARRIS HOLDEN
If I could know Life’s every step, and view its winding way, There would be no surprises for each day; I would not lean so heavy on His might If all the paths I tread were in the light; And so I could not learn his gracious love, Nor could he lead me to his home above.
If I could know Whate’er befalls the way I fain would choose, How much of discipline my life would lose; And e’en the angels in the courts above Have borne the test to trust God’s sovereign love. My self-will on the altar is my need. That I may hinder not where he would lead.
But this I know; He leads through pastures green to waters still, Where every want my fainting soul may fill; E’en through death’s shadow I need have no fear, For still the Mighty One is ever near. He who is Wisdom chooses best for me That I may dwell with him eternally.