Questions & Answers
Sometimes a wall of mist drifts by, Blurring our view of sea and sky. Landscapes are faint; they mystify.
There is not one in all the world today But has the freedom, in his heart, to pray; There is not one but can the truth declare, That God is All, that God is everywhere; That God is good, nor cruel bondage made. There is not one but can be unafraid; Though there seems bond of sickness, sin, or woe, There is not one but can steadfastly know God's law of liberty remains supreme To break all bonds, claimed by the mortal dream.
I will pour out my heart to God. His love surrounds us all, He never fails to hear our prayer ; He answers ere we call.
As Thy great prophet of an age long past Prayed for his servant in a time of fear, So do we, Father, lift our hearts to Thee In the assurance Thou art ever near, Pray for discernment that we, too, may see Clearly the angels of Thy presence here. So, as Elisha saw the heavenly host Gathered about him to uphold the right, Truth ever watchful with the flaming sword, Love the unvanquished conquering carnal might, So do we also place our trust in Thee To guard and guide us through the troubled night.
Why should I ask that Love divine Supply unknown tomorrow's need? Sufficient for each day is mine, If I to Spirit's voice give heed; For omnipresent Love speaks peace To human fears, and bids them cease.
If I shall turn myself to look again, Upward, to Thee, O Father, I shall find All strength, and love, and courage, and one Mind, Intelligence beyond the mortal ken. If I should turn myself from running after The trivial merriment that would confuse, And on true happiness more deeply muse, I should find fairer joy than idle laughter.
I do not know the way, dear God, That Thou wouldst have me go; But this I know— Thy way is best. And so, rebelling not, put my hand in Thine and, trustfully, There let it rest; Nor fear the dark, nor storm, for, lo! Thou walkest here with me, And I am blest.
"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. " Deuteronomy 33:27 Within Thy sheltering arms, O Love most dear, I find sweet surcease from all pain and fear; And when to sense my heart may weary be, I know that I can find repose in Thee.
I pray the Lord that I may see, With humble heart, His way for me; It matters not when He may call, Whether the task be great or small. Where'er Love guides, there will I go— To do His will.
Oh , give us understanding, Lord, That we may heal as Jesus healed, That we may gather from Thy Word The precious truths therein revealed. For we have faith—full well we know By Thee our need will be supplied, And be the answer swift or slow, We ask and we are satisfied.