CONSOLATION by Hattie C. Kelley

Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Sep 23, 1897

CONSOLATION.

By Hattie C. Kelley

"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." — James 1:3.

In the furnace of affliction Must we ever, EVER stay? Thou must kneel, in deep contrition, Thou must wait, and trust, and pray.

Pass the trying time so slowly, While life's lessons must be learned From the Saviour, meek and lowly, Who for sinners long has yearned.

Yes, "the Spirit's long been willing, But the flesh is weak indeed;" Lord, Thy love just now is filling— Me with grace, to feel my need.

Come, thou helpless one and weary, Rest thy head upon My breast; Tho the way seems dark and dreary, Come to Me, I'll give you rest.

List! I hear the invitation. Saviour, I will follow Thee; O, it gives sweet consolation When Thou sayest, "Come to Me." HATTIE C. KELLEY.

Crystal Valley, Mich.