2 When some of joys and comforts told,
I fear d that I was wrong ;
For I was stupid, dead, and cold
Had neither joy nor song.
3 The Lord my lab ring heart relieved,
And made my burden light ;
Then for a moment I believed,
Supposing all was right.
4 Of fierce temptations others talk d,
Of anguish, and dismay
Through what distresses they had walk d
Before they found the way.
5 Ah! then I thought my hopes were vain,
For I had lived at ease ;
I wish d for all my fears again,
To make me more like these.
6 I had my wish : the Lord disclosed
The evils of my heart,
And left my naked soul exposed
To Satan s fiery dart.
7 Alas ! "I now must give it up/
I cried in deep despair ;
How could I dream of drawing hope
From what I cannot bear?
8 Again my Saviour brought me aid,
And when he set me free,
" Trust simply on my word," he said,
" And leave the rest to me,"
36.
Prayer answered by Crosses.
1 I ASK D the Lord, that I might grow
In faith and love and every grace,
Might more of his salvation know,
And seek more earnestly his face.
2 Twas he who taught me thus to pray,
And he, I trust, has answer'd pray'r;
