By Faith
I've been upon the mountaintops
Of glory and delight
By faith I've seen my Savior there
His garments snowy whiteI felt the waves of ecstasy
Rolling o'er my soul
As God poured out his wondrous love
On one He has made wholeBut it was in the valley dark
That Satan's fiery thrust
Caused me to lean upon the Lord
And in Him fully trustThere were no shouts of joy and praise
Just feelings of despair
Still I was girded round about
By Jesus' loving careBut now I walk upon the plains
Where gentle breezes blow
The valleys are exalted
The mountains all brought lowYou see I've learned to walk by faith
And not by feel or sight
And by that faith I'll reach my goal
The land both fair and brightI still ascend the mountaintop
But faith has brought me rest
And there with Jesus I can set
My head upon his breastSo Christian friend, if days are dark
And cares beset your way
Just trust in Him, our loving Lord,
And read His word and pray
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Wait, patiently wait, God never is late;
They budding plans are in thy Father's holding,
And only wait His grand design unfolding
Then wait, wait, patiently wait.
Trust, hopefully trust, that God will adjust
Thy tangled life; and from its dark concealings,
Will bring His will, in all its bright revealing
Then trust, trust, hopefully trust.
Rest, peacefully rest on thy Saviour's breast;
Breathe in His ear thy sacred high ambition,
And He will bring it forth in blest fruition.
Then rest, rest, peacefully rest!
By Mercy A. Gladwin
