CHRIST THE BURDEN BEARER by Mrs. M. Stratton Beers

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 8, 1885

CHRIST THE BURDEN BEARER.

By Mrs. M. Stratton Beers

BY MRS. M. STRATTON BEERS.

I CARRIED the heaviest burden, And was faint with fatigue and despair; I knew not one way of deliverance, Nor escape from my sorrow or care. But I heard a voice fall soft on my ear, "Be still and wait, for lo! I am here."

But the cross I bore was so heavy That I stumbled each step of the way; And my heart so loudly was beating That I heard but the half it did say; So He came closer, and spake in my ear, "Fear not, dear pilgrim, for lo! I am here."

Then I cried, "Oh help!" and He bore it all, Both the cross and the burden beside, "For I am the 'Burden-bearer,' child, And the Counselor, Comforter, Guide; Though Satan assail, and danger be near, There shall naught o'ercome thee, for I am here."