Our Future.
“ Did we but see,1
When life first opened, how our journey
lay2
lay2
Between its earliest and its closing day,3
Or view ourselves as we one time shall
be,4
be,4
Who strive for the high prize, such sight
would break5
would break5
The youthful spirit, though bold for Jesus’
sake.6
sake.6
But Thou, dear Lord !7
Whilst I traced out bright scenes which were
to come,8
to come,8
Isaac’s pure blessings and a verdant home,9
Didst spare me, and withhold Thy fearful
word ;10
word ;10
Wiling me year by year, till I am found11
A pilgrim pale, with Paul’s sad girdle
bound.”12
bound.”12