WHAT WE HAVE IN CHRIST

A Love that cannot be fathomed;
A Life  that can never die;
A righteousness that can never be tarnished;
A peace that can never be understood;
A rest that can never be disturbed;
A joy that can never be diminished;
A hope that can never be disappointed;
A glory that can never be clouded;
A light that can   never be darkened;
A happiness that can never be interrupted;
A strength that can never be enfeebled;
A purity that can never be defiled;
A beauty that can never be marred;
A wisdom that can never be baffled;
Resources that can never be exhausted.

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road ;
I do not ask for that thou wouldst take from me
 Aught of its load;
I do not ask that flowers should always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.
For one thing only, Lord, I plead,
Lead me aright
Though strength should falter.
And though heart should bleed
Through Peace to Light.
I do not ask, Oh Lord, that
Thou should shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace,
That I mat tread
Without a fear.