She took me by the hand and led me on;

And by some magic art smoothed out the way

Until my lagging zeal was fired anew

By future visions of unmeasured bliss.

I saw beyond the wintry cold and snow

The days of springtime, full of flowers and song

To greet and satisfy the longing heart.

(1026)


The following incident is related of Rev. John Wilkinson and his Mildmay (London) Mission to the Jews: