TRUST by Lilla D. Avery

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 19, 1877

TRUST

By Lilla D. Avery

Lord, dost thou notice me? And canst thou read with thine all-seeing eye, The very thoughts that in my bosom lie, Thou mighty Ruler of the earth and sky, Who fill’st immensity?

Dost thou behold my grief? When storms assail, wilt thou my refuge be? When friends forsake, say, wilt thou comfort me, And lead me nearer, nearer unto thee, My Rock and sure relief?

Yes; thou wilt ever prove A sure support, a comforter, indeed; Beside still waters thou wilt ever lead My weary soul in times of sorest need, O God of light and love.

And when, in stubborn pride, I yield to evil and am led astray, And grieve thy Spirit all the weary day, Thou dost forgive, and kindly dost thou stay, In mercy, by my side.

O let me never grieve Thy Spirit, Lord; but with an humble heart May I retain the truths thou would’st impart, O, let me never from thy law depart, Thy counsels never leave!

Then shall my glorious Lord Forever be my Refuge and my Friend; In times of grief the Comforter he’ll send, To gently lead and guide me to the end, And be my sure reward.

LILLA D. AVERY.

Locke, Ingham Co., Mich.