The blades of grass just springing from the sod,
And stars within the unsounded depths of heaven—
Can touch the spirit hid with Christ in God.
For nought that He has made, below, above,
Can part us from His love.
(1912)
LOVE, INTERPRETATION BY
A story is told of an artist who painted the picture of the Crucifixion. When it was completed, he called in a lady friend to see it, and pulling the curtain aside, withdrew into the shade that he might see the effect on her face. He saw the tears running down her cheeks, and she said, “You must love Him to paint Him like that.” Her words touched his heart and he replied, “I hope I do, but as I love Him more I will paint Him better.”
(1913)
LOVE IS GOD’S NATURE