TRUST

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 14, 1878

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

Fearest sometimes that thy Father Hath forgot? When 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 sorrow gladly take, Grateful wear it for his sake, Sweetly bending to his will, Lying still.

To his own thy Saviour giveth Daily strength: To each troubled soul that liveth, Peace at length. Weakest lambs have largest share Of this tender Shepherd's care; Ask him not, then, when or how, Only bow.

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