75. Our Future
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"What I do, thou knowest not now; but thou
shalt know
hereafter." |
DID we but see, |
| When life first open'd, how our journey lay |
| Between its earliest and its closing day, |
| Or view ourselves, as we one time shall be, |
Who strive for the high prize, such sight would
break |
| The youthful spirit, though bold for Jesu's sake. |
But Thou, dear Lord! |
Whilst I traced out bright scenes which were to
come, |
| Isaac's pure blessings, and a verdant home, |
| Didst spare me, and withhold Thy fearful
word; |
| Willing me year by year, till I am found |
| A pilgrim pale, with Paul's sad girdle bound. |
Tre Fontane.
April 2, 1833. |
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