Poems (Kimball)/My Knowledge
MY KNOWLEDGE.
THOUGH men confront the Living God With wisdom than His word more wise,And leaving paths apostles trod Their own devise; I would myself forsake and flee, O Christ, the living Way, to Thee.
I know not what the schools may teach, Nor yet how far from truth depart; One lesson is within my reach,— The Truth Thou art. Aria learning this I learn each day To cast all other lore away.
I cannot solve mysterious things That fill the schoolmen's thoughts with strife; But oh, what peace this knowledge brings— Thou art the Life!Hid in Thy everlasting deeps, The silent God His secret keeps.
The Way, the Truth, the Life Thou art, This,this I know; to this I cleave;The sweet new language of my heart, "Lord, I believe." I have no doubts to bring to Thee; My doubt has fled; my faith is free.