HE KNOWETH BEST by Public Ledger

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 17, 1893

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 19, No. 24.

HE KNOWETH BEST.

By Public Ledger

WHAT if the way seems long and weary Thy tired feet are forced to tread? Some day thou shalt look back with wonder, And say, "My steps were gently led; The way was short."

What if the rough stones wound thee sorely, And to thy pathway terrors lend? Turf soft and green thou wilt find only When thou hast reached thy journey's end, Where thou shalt rest.

What if thou seest more of shadow About thy path than sunshine's light? The days that are but gray and cloudy End sometimes with a radiance bright, At sunset time.

What if the work be very heavy Thou doest now with many fears? When all thy work slips from thy fingers, Thine own shall say with falling tears, They were brave hands.

What if the things thou most desirest Are given to those who prize them not? Perhaps some day thou shalt see clearly That they would not have blessed thy lot. He knoweth best.

What if the blessing of God's favor Seems held from thee, thy work to crown? Some day thou shalt see that his mercy Did forever and aye shine down On thy faint heart. —Public Ledger.