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IntroductionFather, I know that all my lifeSource of my life's refreshing springsMy prayer to the promise shall clingSweet is the solace of Thy loveSource of my spirit's deep desireBeam on us brightly, blessed dayWith a heart full of anxious requestThough some good things of lower worthIn Heavenly Love abidingWould that I were more closely boundTender mercies, on my wayMy Savior whose infinite graceUnder Thy wings, my God, I restA living, loving, lasting wordMy Savior, on the word of truthThanksgiving and the voice of melodyStrength of the still secluded thoughtJesus, Lord of Heaven aboveO, this is blessing, this is restMy heart is resting, O my GodI will love Thee, O Lord, my strengthBe not far from me, O my strengthBowed with a burden none can weigh save TheeSweet be Thy words of sternest truthCompassed about with songs, my soul was stillWhile toil and warfare urge us on our wayHeavenly things my soul hath seenEre another step I takeDear Savior of a dying worldSunlight of the heavenly dayFlow on, Thou Fountain of my joyO! there is more than ear hath heard

Anna L. Waring · 5 of 33

Sweet is the solace of Thy love

HYMN 4

Sweet is the solace of Thy love, My Heavenly Friend, to me, While through the hidden way of faith I journey home with Thee, Learning by quiet thankfulness As a dear child to be.

Though from the shadow of Thy peace My feet would often stray, Thy mercy follows all my steps, And will not turn away; Yea, thou wilt comfort me at last, As none beneath Thee may.

Oft in a dark and lonely place, I hush my hastened breath, To hear the comfortable words Thy loving Spirit saith; And feel my safety in Thy hand From every kind of death.

O there is nothing in the world To weigh against Thy will; Even the dark times I dread the most Thy filfil; And when the pleasant morning dawns I find Thee with me still.

Then in the secret of my soul, Though hosts my peace invade, Though through a waste and weary land My lonely way he made, Thou, even Thou, wilt comfort me — I need not be afraid.

Still in the solitary place I would awhile , Till with the solace of Thy love My heart is satisfied; And all my hopes of happiness Stay calmly at Thy side.