NOT FORGETFUL by Fannie Bolton

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 15, 1897

NOT FORGETFUL.

By Fannie Bolton

DOUBT says, "'Tis vain, O, all in vain!" Sorrowful heart, regretful, Yet of all thy labor, of all thy pain, Thy Father is not forgetful.

To thy "work of faith," when all is dark, When storm-clouds o'er thee gather, He setteth His seal, He maketh His mark, Compassionate as a Father.

Thy "patience of hope," when thou lookest up For a ray of heaven's splendor, When He biddeth thee drink of a bitter cup, He noteth with pity tender.

Thy "labor of love" compassionate That from faith and patience groweth, Ministering even to those who hate, Thy Father of loving knoweth.

You are His own little, faltering child, He is your tender Lover,— More than a mother, gentle and mild, Your Saviour and Elder Brother.

Dear unto Him is your humble toil As a child's work is to a mother. You'll have your crown in a little while From the hand of your Saviour-lover.

FANNIE BOLTON.