THE LOVE OF GOD.
God’s boundless love and arching sky Above us when we wake or sleep. Above us when ,ve smile or weep, Above u> when we live or die. I God’s tireless love! Beside the cot Of her sick child the mother sleeps, I'he Heavenly Father ever keeps Unwearv watch—He slumbers not. God’s patient love! Misunderstood Bv hearts that suffer in the night. Doubted yet waiting till heaven’s light Shall show how all things work for good. f God’s mighty love! On Calvary’s height, Suffering to save us from our sin, To bring the heavenly Kingdom in, And fill our lives with joy and light. God’s c hangeless love! The wandering one Forsakes, forgets, dishonours; yet Repenting, going home, is met With nc. reproach—“ Welcome, mv son!" ~ God’s endlec; love’ What will it be When farthlv shadows flee away, For all eternitv's bright dav. The unfolding of that love to see 5 MAKLTBIF. D. BABCOCK.
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White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 272, 18 February 1918, Page 8
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157THE LOVE OF GOD. White Ribbon, Volume 23, Issue 272, 18 February 1918, Page 8
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