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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 5, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 10.

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Petition and Answer

By MRS. MARY H. WILLIAMS

MRS. MARY H. WILLIAMS

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding."
I fail so oft to choose the best! Lord, help thou me To follow on at thy behest, And trust in thee.
Thy former guidance I have known; But present need Brings me a suppliant to thy throne. Where dost thou lead?
Close up the path I may not tread, Make clear my sight. By thine own hand would I be led Into thy light.
"In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
I thank thee, Lord, that thou hast heard My humble plea, That thou hast verified thy word In guiding me.
The pleasant path I fain would choose Thy love hast barred; Yet joyless 'twould be were I to lose My guide and guard.
The rugged path thy peace can make Free from alarms, For in its dangers thou dost bear Me in thine arms.
Charles City, Iowa.