SUBMISSION

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 31, 1872

Since thy Father's arm sustains thee, Peaceful be; When a chastening hand restrains thee, It is he. Know his love in full completeness, Feel the measure of thy weakness; If he wound thy spirit sore, Trust him more.

Without murmur, uncomplaining, In his hand Leave whatever things thou canst not Understand. Though the world thy folly spurneth, From thy faith in pity turneth, Peace thy inmost soul shall fill, Living still.

Like an infant, if thou thinkest Thou canst stand— Childlike, proudly pushing back The proffered hand— Courage soon is changed to fear, Strength doth feebleness appear; In His love if thou abide, He will guide.

Fearest sometimes that thy Father Hast forgot? Though the clouds around thee gather, Doubt him not. Always hath the daylight broken, Always hath he comfort spoken, Better hath he been for years Than thy fears.

Therefore, whatsoe'er betideth, Night or day, Know his love for thee provideth Good alway. Crown of sorrows gladly take, Grateful wear it for his sake, Sweetly bending to his will, Saying still—

To his own the Saviour giveth Daily strength; To each troubled soul that boweth, Peace at length. Weakest lambs have largest share Of the tender Shepherd's care— Ask him not, then, “When?” or “How?”