God of all comfort, let me be
So near to Thee
That I may share with those who are distressed
The knowledge of Thy love, to give them rest;
And so Thy peace
May dwell with them, and bring to grief surcease.
But if the way should seem too long,
Love brings a song
To hearts which have forgotten how to praise
Thy constant goodness, shown in wondrous ways,
And so have seemed
To be apart from Thee, as those who dreamed.
Thou who didst let Thy comfort rest
On hearts oppressed,
Didst also give commandment that they too
Should comfort others; this they needs must do
With the same Mind
Which brought them peace and joy and comfort kind.
