The Spiritual Harp ‎#d107

d107. God Knows It All!

1 In the dim recess of thy spirit's chamber,
Is there some hidden grief thou mayst not tell?
Let not thy heart forsake thee, but remember
His pitying eye who sees and knows it well,—
God knows it all.
And art thou tossed upon billows of temptation,
But wouldst be good, but evil still prevails?
Oh, think, amid the waves of tribulation,
When earthly hope, when earthly refuge fails,
God knows it all.

2 And dost thou wrong thy brother,—deeds concealing
In some dark spot no human eye can see?
Then walk in pride without one sign revealing
The deep remorse that should disquiet thee?
God knows it all!
Art thou oppressed and poor and heavyhearted,
The heavens above thee in thick clouds arrayed?
And well-nigh crushed, no earthly strength imparted,
No friendly voice to say, "Be not afraid"?
God knows it all!

3 Art thou a mourner? Are thy tear-drops flowing
For one so early lost to earth and thee?
The depths of grief no human being knowing,
Which moans in spirit like the moaning sea?
God knows it all!
Then trust thy God! Pour out thy heart before him,
There is no grief thy Father cannot feel;
And let thy grateful songs of praise adore him,
By striving every wounded heart to heal!
God knows it all!

Text Information

• First Line: In the dim recess of thy spirit's chamber
• Title: God Knows It All!
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1868

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