Saturday Evening Gazette/June 7, 1856/Faith
FAITH.
WRITTEN FOR THE EVENING GAZETTE,
Oh, when the heart is full of fears,
And the way seems dim to Heaven,
When the sorrow and the care of years,
Peace from the heart hath driven,
Then through the mist of falling tears,
Look up and be forgiven—
Forgiven for thy want of faith,
That made all dark to thee.
For in thy sorrow, and thy gloom,
A father watches thee.
Then put thy whole heart’s trust in him
Who guards so tenderly.
Though thou art helpless and forlorn,
Let not thy heart’s peace go,
Though the riches of this earth are gone
And thy lot is care and woe,
Faint not but journey bravely on,
True wealth is not below.
O falter now, look ever up,
Make faith thy only guide,
Take thy draught from sorrow’s cup,
And trustfully abide;
Let not temptation vanquish thee,
And the Father will provide.
