WALKING BY FAITH by E. Elliot

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 24, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 12.

WALKING BY FAITH.

By E. Elliot

We cannot see, when in the hush of some deep sorrow, How shadows of the night, With the glad coming of a happier morrow, Grow into light.

We do not know how unseen hands are guiding In dangerous paths our feet, Nor how the shadow of the rock is hiding Us from the noontide heat.

We do not know of snares and pitfalls lying Where our short sight would lead, Nor that the bread is all unsatisfying On which our souls would feed.

But up alone, where threads of life are woven, Wisdom directs our lot; And God's own hand will guide us to the haven, By "ways which we know not." —E. Elliot.