BE GLAD, MY HEART, AND SING by S. H. Rhodes; J. O. Beard

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 26, 1894

BE GLAD, MY HEART, AND SING.

By S. H. Rhodes; J. O. Beard

BY S. H. RHODES AND J. O. BEARD.

I HAVE found the wondrous secret Of abiding in the Lord, For I've drunk from life's pure fountain, And am feasting on his word.

Yes, I've found the strength and sweetness Of confiding in my Lord, Since I've buried self with Jesus,— Since I've hid my life in God.

All my weaknesses I've brought him, All my sins laid at his feet, And he bears them for me always; Thus each day he makes life sweet.

All my fears and griefs I tell him, All my cares upon him lay, And my burdens press but lightly, For he walks with me each day.

By his grace I have my being, And in him I live and move. E'en his very mind he gives me, That through me may shine his love.

For my words I take his wisdom; All my works are by his power,— For my labor asking nothing, Only guidance every hour.

O my heart, he is thy portion, Thy blest Saviour, and thy King! He it is who heals and saves us. O my heart, be glad and sing!