The Home Circle | AdventAI

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 23, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 37.

The Home Circle.

RESTING IN GOD.

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

Without murmur, uncomplaining, In his hand Laying everything thou canst not Understand. Though the world thy folly spurneth, From thy faith in pity turneth, Peace thine inmost soul shall fill, Lying still.

Like an infant, if thou thinkest Thou canst stand; Childlike, proudly pushing back The offered hand, Courage soon is changed to fear, Strength doth feebleness appear. In his love if you abide, He will guide.

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.