The Home Circle by Independent

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Jul 22, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 28.

The Home Circle.

By Independent

COMFORT ONE ANOTHER.

COMFORT one another; For the way is growing dreary, The feet are often weary, And the heart is very sad. There is heavy burden-bearing, When it seems that none are caring, And we half forget that ever we were glad.

Comfort one another; With the hand-clasp close and tender, With sweetness love can render, And looks of friendly eyes. Do not wait with grace unspoken, While life's daily bread is broken; Gentle speech is oft like manna from the skies.

Comfort one another; There are words of music ringing Down the ages, sweet as singing Of the happy choirs above. Ransomed saint and mighty angel, Lift the grand, deep-voiced evangel, Where forever they are praising the eternal love.

Comfort one another; By the hope of Him who sought us In our peril—Him who bought us, Paying with his precious blood; By the faith that will not alter, Trusting strength that will not falter, Leaning on the One divinely good.

Comfort one another; Let the grave-gloom lie beyond you, While the Spirit's words remind you Of the home beyond the tomb, Where no more is pain or parting, Fever's flush or tear-drop starting, But the presence of the Lord and for all his people room.

—Independent.