His are the skies above thee spread,

He sitteth on heaven’s throne;

All His, if thou art with him joined,

He bids thee deem thine own.

Wilt follow Him, sad, needy soul?

He condescends to call thee still:

Come, doubt no longer, in Him trust;

Say, needy soul, “I will!”

XVI.
THE SEARCH.

I had sought throughout creation,