Poems (Coolidge)/Blessèd Thoughts

by Helen Elizabeth Coolidge

BLESSÈD THOUGHTS

There is a blessèd thought
 For those who journey here;
For all the sorrow-taught
 'Tis full of hope and cheer;
My presence goes with thee,
 To thee I give my Rest;
Oh, come, oh, come to me,
 Ye weary and oppressed.

There is another thought,
 'Twill ever comfort give;
With tender meaning fraught
 And power anew to live;
That He who asks our love
 Vouchsafes us daily Strength,
Unfailing aid will prove
 Throughout our journey's length.

And, yet again, a thought;
 Though dim should be the way,
Of cloud a pillar wrought
 Will lead us, day by day;
Though dark should be the night,
 A fiery pillar's glow
May be a beacon-light,
 As forward we shall go.

Once more a blessèd thought
 Will us from fear release;
He who our ransom bought
 Bestows the gift of Peace:
"My peace to you I leave;
 Not as the world I give;
I bid you not to grieve,
 With me, you all shall live."

And then, a crowning thought,
 Of Life both rich and free;
If at the Fountain sought,
 'Tis ours eternally;
With rest, strength, peace, and light,
 From Christ our all-in-all,
Oh, may we valiant fight,
 And ever heed His call.