FAITH.

White Ribbon, Volume 24, Issue 284, 18 February 1919, Page 10

FAITH.

I will not doubt, thvi’ all my ships .11 sea

Come drifting home wdh broken masts and sails; I shall believe the Hand which never fails. From seeming evil worked* good for me: And tho’ I weep because those uilare battered, Still will I cry, while ni' best hopelie* shattered, “I trust Thee.” 1 will not doubt, tho’ all my prayerreturn Unanswered from the .till, white realm above; 1 -hall believe it is an all-wise love Which has refused those things for which I yearn: And tho’ at times f rann t keep front grieving. Net the* pure ardour «»t my fixed believing I ndimtned shall burn. 1 will not doubt, tho sorrows fall like rain \n4 troubles -warm li ,e bees about a hive; I sb.il bc'licxe the hc ; „hts to; which 1 strive Are on'y reached' by anguish .me’ b pai i: md th.*’ I groan and tremble v*bn my c rosse c , 1 rt shall -re, through my severest losse«. The greater gain. I will not doubt; vHI anchored in the faith, Like some staunch shin, my soul braves every 'ale; So strong is rout ige that it will not fail To breast die mighty, u .known sea of Death. Oh, max I cry, xvhen body parts xvith spirit, “1 do not doubt,” so listening xvorlds max* hear it With mv last breath --Ella Wheeler Wilcox.