FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY.
AI.FRBD C. QUAIPE. . What is Faith ? A latent feeling Springing up within the heart; y Mines of happiness revealing, , r Once hid'neath sorrow's smart;. An assurance full of comfort, ; That our prayers willhe heard : This we know, for (God has said it— 'Tis written in his word. Why should we continue grieving ?— "He will all our sins forgive. Whatsoe'er we ask believing, Jesus says we shall receive 1 What is Hope? A sister spirit, - Cheering all our darkest hours; vTfdling that we may inherit Where sorrow never lowers. Ttopie is ever pointing Heavenward, Working hand in hand with Faith, And imparting consolation : Aloag life'-s dreary pathWhy, then, should we yield to sorrow? Why feel sadness or dismay ? 1 Hope points to. a brig Tit to-morrow, — Night will soon be changed to day! • And what is "Charity ? A burning . Fire of love within our heart, When our very soul is yearning To heal another^ smart. Charity is ever readyWorks along with Faith and Hops, And for doing good to others :She finds unbounded scope. We should always strive to cherish Faith and Hope and Charity—- - '""Virtues which will never perish, ■-<':.". If we seek them froiAon high! Sydney, *oth September.'
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Colonist, Volume II, Issue 106, 26 October 1858, Page 3
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202FAITH, HOPE, AND CHARITY. Colonist, Volume II, Issue 106, 26 October 1858, Page 3
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