Within the secret place,—how oft to me
In thought these words have brought sweet
sanctuary
For those I love; and I have left them there
Protected by a loving Father's care.
Ten thousand evils may around them lie,
But at the touch of Truth those evils fly;
So I can rise in peace, lie down to sleep,
Trusting His angels o'er them watch to keep.
Our Father knows the way, I will not fear;
For Love alone is power, and ever near;
The hidden pitfall thus can guarded be
For steps that yet may walk unwarily.
And so I leave them there, those dear to me,
Folded and kept in God's security,
Knowing the pure Christ, Truth, will soon or late
Bring all of us, at last, to heaven's gate.
