The Golden Sheaf Poems, Contributed by Living Authors, Ed. by C Rogers (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 Excerpt: ...bliss; Tis thine to show to those who toil, That love can make all labour light; That fame and favour may not spoil The mind that thinks and acts aright 'Tis thine to prove that strength of mind May work, with woman's grace combined; To show how Nature's debts are paid In studies small that sweeten life, And how the loftiest thoughts may aid The duties of a loving wife. Ah more than twenty years ago I hoped--where now I feel and know Older thou art, yet I can see No change impair thy cheek and brow, No early beauty fade from thee;--And am I less a lover now? Rev. W. H. Havergal. "REST IN THE LOUD." EST in the Lord " Sweet word of truth, A word for age, a word for youth, A word for all the weary world, A banner-word by love unfurled. Then cease, ye wearied ones of earth, To slave for pleasure, gain, or mirth; Cast down your load of vanities, And welcome God's realities. "Rest in the Lord " Sweet word of grace To all the Saviour's new-born race; 'Tis music, light, and balm to them, An hourly guiding apothegm. Then, Lord of rest, we rest in Thee, For all our daily destiny; Our mighty guilt, our grief, our care, We cast (strange act ) on Thee to bear. For Thou, dear Lamb of God, wast slain, To bear each load, and ease each pain; And now Thy blood and righteousness Are rocks of rest in all distress. And when at last we fall on sleep, Nor heart shall throb, nor eye shall weep; Then, blessed Saviour, let it be That Thou shalt write, "They rest in Me " Fanny R. Havergal. THE MINISTRY OF SONG. N God's great field of labour All work is not the same; He hath a service for each one Who loves His holy name. And you, to whom the secrets Of all sweet sounds are known, Rise up for He hath called you To a mission of your own. And, righ...