38 "Bless me, and make me a Blessing." And then in the deepening twilight Then I knew by the thrill of sweetness So my thoughts are never more gloomy, But my heart is strong and restful, "BLESS ME, AND MAKE ME A BLESSING.”’ My Father! many, many prayers My heart has breathed to Thee; Thy blessing unto me. Bless me, and make me a Blessing." I ask Thee not that fame or power No, Father, no; I turn from all, Thy precious peace within my heart, Seal me as Thine, and own me Lord, Wherever I may go; Let all who know and love me here, More of my Father know: And grant that naught but love from mine Make me a blessing; Thou canst light The eye with heavenly fire; And Thou this lisping tongue of mine, With life-like words inspire; 39 40 19 "In whom all Fulness Dwells." Oh! bless my mission every-where, Oh! that some spirit to Thy love Make me a blessing, God of Love! "IN WHOM ALL FULNESS DWELLS." THE love of Jesus toucheth This careless heart of mine; A light of purest radiance Within its depths doth shine! I cannot tell how lonely And desolate it seems, When some dark earth-cloud passing Yet deep, and ever deeper Doth this love of Jesus grow, That at times it almost seemeth My cup doth overflow. "In whom all Fulness Dwells." The blood of Jesus cleanseth My heart from every sin, The joy of Jesus filleth My heart with gladness true; That in the thought doth lie: 41 42 "In whom all Fulness Dwells." Though earth's joys may charm a moment, The strength of Jesus crowneth Me daily for the fight; It clothes me in the battle, And keeps my armour bright; His strength my mighty shield, I always am victorious, The peace of Jesus floweth On like some calm, deep river, Which in its heaven-ward progress Still floweth on for ever. And though rough storms may threaten, And the night-winds darkly roar, Yet with purpose true it tendeth To the far-off crystal shore. |