To fasten my love upon things that must die!
And when they are taken, how well ’tis for me,
That there is consolation, dear Savior, in thee!
April 21, 1841.
ALL JOY.
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trial of your faith worketh patience.”
James i. 2, 3.
O! Father divine! may I count it all joy
To resign thee my husband and beautiful boy;
Though now I am weeping and breaking my heart,