Poem October 24, 1942 Issue

"Thy servant heareth"

ELSIE HILL AINSWORTH

"Speak , Lord; ... thy servant heareth."
I would know
The certain way that Thou wouldst have me go;
Then will I follow steadfast, unafraid,
However rough the way or steep the grade.

"Speak, Lord; ... thy servant heareth."
I would be
Where'er unerring wisdom leadeth me,
And if my efforts sometimes seem in vain
Through persecution's fire or hatred's pain,
Teach me to hear
Only Thy voice—and walk in light again.

One sweet and certain way
Thou hast for me,
Prepared by Love for all eternity.
"Speak, Lord; ... thy servant heareth."
I shall know
This certain way that Thou wouldst have me go.