February 9

God takes our hand

“Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me” (Psa. 139:10).
“I took them by the hand to lead them out” (Heb. 8:9).

The way is dark, my child! But leads to light.
I would not always have thee walk by sight.
My dealings now thou canst not understand.
I meant it so; but I will take thy hand,
And through the gloom
Lead safely home
My child!

The day goes fast, my child! But is the night
Darker to Me than day? In Me is light!
Keep close to Me, and every spectral band
Of fears shall vanish. I will take thy hand,
And through the night
Lead up to light
My child!

The path is rough, my child! But oh! how sweet
Will be the rest, for weary pilgrims meet,
When thou shalt reach the borders of that land
To which I lead thee, as I take thy hand;
And safe and blest
With Me shall rest
My child!

The throng is great, my child! But at thy side
Thy Father walks: then be not terrified;
For I am with thee; will thy foes command
To let thee freely pass; will take thy hand,
And through the throng
Lead safe along
My child!

Thy cross is heavy, child! Yet there was One
Who bore a heavier for thee: My Son,
My well-beloved. For Him bear thine; and stand
With Him at last; and, from thy Father’s hand,
Thy cross laid down,
Receive a crown,
My child!

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