p. 10 | The Blessing of Song

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1903

The Blessing of Song

“WHAT a friend we have in Jesus,” Sang a little child one day; And a weary woman listened To the darling’s happy lay.

All her life seemed dark and gloomy, And her heart was sad with care; Sweetly rang the baby’s treble— “All our sins and griefs to bear.”

She was pointing out the Saviour, Who could carry every woe; And the one who sadly listened, Needed that dear Helper so.

Sin and grief were heavy burdens For a fainting soul to bear; But the baby, singing, bade her “Take it to the Lord in prayer.”

With a simple, trusting spirit, Weak and worn, she turned to God, Asking Christ to take her burden, As he was the sinner’s Lord.

Jesus was the only refuge, He could take her sin and care, And he blessed the weary woman When she came to him in prayer.

And the happy child, still singing, Little knew she had a part In God’s wondrous work of bringing Peace unto a troubled heart.

—Christian Observer.