FAITH IN GOD by R. C. Baker

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1872

FAITH IN GOD.

By R. C. Baker

Present truth, and present duty, These are themes on which to dwell; Be not troubled for the future; God will order all things well. If we but obey and trust him, Angels will our steps attend; He will be our shield and solace, Be our everlasting Friend.

He who feeds the homeless sparrows, Hears the ravens when they cry, Pities all his suffering children, In their hours of agony. When the bitter tears are falling, And the heart is like to break, He will heal the wounded spirit, For his own Beloved's sake.

He who suffered in the garden, And endured the shameful cross, Will not suffer us to perish, In our hours of grief and loss. But his arms of love and mercy Will our sinking heads sustain, And his smiles of loving favor, Sweeten all our bitter pain.

Never let us dare to murmur, Though our way at times be hard; We will cast our cares on Jesus, Hoping for the great reward; Looking not at dark surroundings, Faith can pierce the darkest gloom, Sees the crown of triumph waiting In our everlasting home.

R. C. BAKER.