Answered Prayer by Mrs. M. Sollars

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Apr 2, 1912

Answered Prayer

By Mrs. M. Sollars

I waited many weary days, Down by the great Red Sea, With heavy burdens pressing sore, No way, no help for me.

Yet still I waited, trusting still; 'Twas all that I could do. My earthly friends passed coldly by, So careless and untrue.

He surely will remember me; His word He must fulfil. So I will pray and trust and wait His own good time and will.

Here in His Word I plainly read, "Let widows trust in Me." A Father of the fatherless, The widow's helper He.

Yet, day by day still passed away, Time drifted into years, Still left me there with many a care, Perplexities, and fears.

At last, one day, He sent me word; It filled my heart with care: "Come down beside the very sea, And I will meet you there."

I would obey, and tremblingly I ventured on my way. Thou knowest I have trusted Thee, Dear Lord, until this day.

And then, through mortal lips, I heard These words, which cheered me so: "A friend has come and volunteered To pay the debts you owe."

"It is enough, dear Lord," said I; "Thy promises are sure. I see Thy pathway now for me, As did the ones of yore."