Love took my hand

Love took my hand

Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back, Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slack From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning, If I lacked anything.   ‘A guest’, I answered, ‘worthy to be here.’ Love said, ‘You...
Give me a thankful heart

Give me a thankful heart

Thou hast given so much to me, Give one thing more, a grateful heart. See how thy beggar works on thee By art.   Wherefore I cry, and cry again; And in no quiet canst thou be, Till I a thankful heart obtain Of thee:   Not thankful when it pleaseth me; As if thy...
Content with what I have

Content with what I have

He that is down needs fear no fall, He that is low, no pride: He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.   I am content with what I have, Little be it or much: And, Lord, contentment still I crave; Because thou savest such.   John Bunyan...
A stricken deer that left the herd

A stricken deer that left the herd

I was a stricken deer that left the herd, Long since with many an arrow deep infixed. My panting side was charged, when I withdrew To seek a tranquil death in distant shades. There was I found by One who had Himself Been hurt by the archers. In his side He bore, And...
Blind unbelief is sure to err

Blind unbelief is sure to err

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace; Behind a frowning providence, He hides a smiling face.                                                               His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour; The bud may have a bitter taste,...