HEART OF CHRIST by Annie S. Hawks

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Nov 5, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 52.

HEART OF CHRIST.

By Annie S. Hawks

BY ANNIE S. HAWKS.

HEART of Christ—beloved heart— Ever drawing souls to thee, Rich in grace and large with love, Though our sins like mountains be. Faith thou hast for unbelief; For our fears, thy will's control; Strength for weakness, cleansing blood For ourselves, thy perfect whole.

Heart of Christ—O sorrowing heart— Bruised and broken once for sin, Holiest of holies now, Faith the entrance way therein, Sure retreat from worldly strife, Safety when the storm wave rolls, Peace in every trusting heart, Beacon light for sin-tossed souls.

Heart of Christ—our dwelling place— Lord, our lives are hid with thee; Graciously the ways unfold Into light and liberty. Love of Christ, unchanging love, Shining down while ages roll, Balm of healing, Gilead's balm, Dawn of dawnings in the soul.

—New York Observer.