Poems (Angier)/Fear Not
FEAR NOT.
When in earth's deserts, dark and drear,Earth's weary pilgrims faint with fear,A voice is heard to soothe and cheerLike that which fell on Hagar's ear— Fear not.
What though like His, the Crucified,Thy tempted soul be sorely tried?Still learn in patience to abide,When trusted friends deceive, deride. Fear not.
The gloomy day will pass away.The sigh give place to joyful lay;Thy night lit up with cheering rayShall God's unchanging love display. Fear not.
The pitying Father hears thy cry,When tears heart-gushing dim the eye, Then shall the glance of faith descryThe healing stream that flows near by, Fear not.
On earth is found no desert placeSo drear, but, as in Hagar's case,Celestial form, with angel faceSays, whispering of promised grace— Fear not.
I dreamed of one who Worthiest seemed Of human kind to be,I woke to find my brightest dream More than fulfilled in thee