Poems (Shipton)/Light Sown for the Righteous
"LIGHT SOWN FOR THE RIGHTEOUS."
"Until the time that His word came: the word of the Lord tried him."—Psalm cv. 19.
Hush thou thy sigh! Rebellious heart, be still! God's way is best. Do thou thy Father's will. Be not dismayed; for Christ Himself is near This "doleful way!" Unto His listening ear Pour out thy broken plaint, and soon, how soon, The wail of woe will change to joy's sweet tune! A little while, and then shall pass away The veil that shrouds His beauty, and the day Dawn in the cloudless morning ne'er to cease; For light is sown for thee, and joy and peace Laid up for those who love the Father's will. Peace, troubled heart! Hush, murmuring lips! Be still!