HE GIVETH MORE GRACE by Rev. John Parker

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 16, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 39.

“HE GIVETH MORE GRACE.”

By Rev. John Parker

“Whom have I in Heaven but thee?” Ps. 73:25.

THIS—this is my strongest desire; For this my whole nature will pine, Consumed as with heat of a fire, Till I in his image shall shine.

No earthling could more covet gold Than I covet the stores of his grace; No treasure—a thousand times told— Could so charm, as the smile of his face.

I know what the fainting child feels For want of his bread and his rest; I know the keen anguish that steals O’er the heart, when bereaved of its best.

More intense is the pang of my heart, If he hide for one moment his face; I have peace, though all else should depart, If he give me his fullness of grace.

Like the watcher on storm-fretted sea Looking out thro’ the mist and the chill, I long for his haven of rest, But more, to accomplish his will. —Rev. John Parker.