Peace After a Storm1 When darkness long has veil'd my mind, And smiling day once more appears; Then, my Redeemer, then I find The folly of my doubts and fears.2 Straight I upbraid my wand'ring heart, And blush that I should ever be Thus prone to act so base a part, Or harbour one hard thought of thee!3 Oh ! let me then at length be taught What I am still so slow to learn; That God is love, and changes not, Nor knows the shadow of a turn.4 Sweet truth, and easy to repeat! But when my faith is sharply try'd, I find myself a learner yet, Unskilful, weak, and apt to slide.5 But, O my Lord, one look from thee Subdues the disobedient will; Drives doubt and discontent away, And thy rebellious worm is still.6 Thou art as ready to forgive, As I am ready to repine; Thou, therefore, all the praise receive; Be shame and self-abhorrence mine.William Cowper
_________________Lee Chapel
In the storms of life, look with faith; andyou'll find a rainbow. Look with hope, andyou'll see Him walking over troubled waters.Listen with love, and you'll hear Him say;"Do not fear, for I am with you always."Reach out, take His hand; the waves and windobey His command: "Peace be still, and knowI AM."ANNE ORTLUND
_________________Martin G. Smith