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: