And bear a song away.
—Philip Doddridge.
———
THOU KNOWEST
Thou knowest, Lord, the weariness and sorrow
Of the sad heart that comes to thee for rest.
Cares of to-day and burdens for to-morrow,
Blessings implored, and sins to be confest,
I come before thee, at thy gracious word,
And lay them at thy feet. Thou knowest, Lord!