TRIED, PRECIOUS, SURE by Frances Ridley Havergal

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Dec 15, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 48.

TRIED, PRECIOUS, SURE.

By Frances Ridley Havergal

“A stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure foundation.” Isa. 28:16.

“The same yesterday, and to-day, and forever.” Heb. 13:8.

THROUGH the yesterday of ages, Jesus, thou hast been the same; Through our own life's checkered pages Still the one dear, changeless name. Well may we in thee confide, Faithful Saviour, proved and “tried”!

Joyfully we stand and witness Thou art still to-day the same; In thy perfect, glorious fitness Meeting every need and claim. Chiefest of ten thousand thou! Saviour, O most “precious,” now!

Gazing down the far forever, Brighter glows the one sweet name, Steadfast radiance, paling never, Jesus, Jesus, still the same. Evermore “thou shalt endure,” Our own Saviour, strong and “sure.”

—Frances Ridley Havergal.