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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 25, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 25.

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BURDENED.

WE ofttimes wonder why our hearts are burdened, And crushed and bowed 'neath such a weight of care; Why others seem so brave, and strong, and joyous, While we have scarcely strength to do and bear.
The secret is—ye murm'ring Christians, hear it!— Not that we've failed to go to God in prayer, But having taken every trouble to him, We failed to loose our hold and leave it there.
We did not say, "Thy will be done," O Father! And then and there let every burden rest; Ah, no! or else our hearts must have been lighter, For well we know God's ways are always best.
When we can trust alike in light or darkness, When all our will is lost in the divine, Then shall our faith be ever strong and joyous, And we can say, God's will be done, not mine. —Sel.