GOD KNOWS IT ALL | AdventAI

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 14, 1860

GOD KNOWS IT ALL.

In the dim recess of thy spirit's chamber Is there some hidden grief thou may'st not tell? Let not thy heart forsake thee, but remember His pitying eye, who sees and knows it well. God knows it all.

And art thou tossed on billows of temptation, And wouldst do good, but evil oft prevails? Oh, think, amid the waves of tribulation, When earthly hope, when earthly refuge falls— God knows it all.

And dost thou sin, thy deed of shame concealing In some dark spot no human eye can see? Then walk in pride, without one sigh revealing The deep remorse that should disquiet thee? God knows it all.

Art thou oppressed, and poor, and heavy-hearted, The heavens above thee in thick clouds arrayed, And well-nigh crushed—no earthly strength imparted, No friendly voice to say, "Be not afraid?" God knows it all.

Art thou a mourner? are thy tear drops flowing For one too early lost to earth and thee; The depths of grief no human spirit knowing, Which moan in secret, like the moaning sea? God knows it all.

Dost thou look back upon a life of sinning? Forward, and tremble for thy future lot? There's One who sees the end from the beginning; Thy tear of penitence is unforgot. God knows it all.

Then go to God! pour out your heart before him! There is no grief your Father cannot feel, And let your grateful songs of praise adore him Who saves, forgives, and every wound doth heal. God knows it all, God knows it all.

From the Sabbath Recorder.