FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE by C. E. C.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 7, 1871

FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE.

By C. E. C.

Toil-worn mortal, faint and weary, By life's anxious care oppressed, Hast'ning down its pathway dreary, Tortured by the soul's unrest,

Hast thou borne a weight of sorrow, Which no heart with thee might share, Forced to view each dreaded morrow Through a clouding of despair!

Hush, oh! hush this wild repining, There is guilt in every sigh, Since there's One, thy griefs divining, Views thee with a pitying eye.

Let each tear bespeak contrition, Seek thy peace in God above, Learn to bow in sweet submission To the mandates of his love.

'Tis in love alone he chastens, Scourges all whom he receives; But with sweet compassion hastens When the contrite soul believes.

Vain the thought that earth's ambition Can the troubled spirit calm, Seek ye then the great Physician, There is cure in Gilead's balm.

Faith, look up, thy Saviour viewing; Hope, make thou thine anchor fast; Love, the heart entire renewing, Lead to peace and Heaven at last.

C. E. C.

Battle Creek, Mich.