2 Lord, we have wandered forth through doubt and sorrow, And Thou hast made each step an onward one; And we will ever trust each unknown morrow,-- Thou wilt sustain us till its work is done. 3 In the heart's depths a peace serene and holy Abides, and when pain seems to have her will, Or we despair,--O, may that peace rise slowly, Stronger than agony, and we be still! 4 Now, Father, now, in Thy dear presence kneeling, Our spirits yearn to feel Thy kindling love; Now make us strong, we need Thy deep revealing Of Trust and Strength and Calmness from above. 34. L. M. Gaskell. Seeking Strength. 1 O God! who knowest how frail we are, How soon the thought of good departs; We pray that Thou wouldst feed the fount Of holy yearning in our hearts. 2 Let not the choking cares of earth The precious springs of life o'ergrow; But, ever guarded by Thy love, Still purer may their waters flow. 3 To Thee, with sweeter hope and trust, Be every day our spirits given; And may we, while we walk on earth, Walk more as citizens of heaven. 35. C. M. Anonymous. Drawing Near to God. 1 From every fear and doubt, O Lord, In mercy set us free, While in the confidence of prayer Our hearts draw near to Thee! 2 In all our trials, struggles, joys, Teach us Thy love to see, Which by the discipline of life Would draw us unto Thee. 3 Our lives, devoted to Thy will, Our sacrifice shall be, And then will death, whene'er it come, But draw us nearer Thee. 36. L. M. W. Scott. The Pillar and Cloud. 1 When Israel, of the Lord beloved, Out from the land of bondage came, Her fathers' God before her moved, An awful guide in smoke and flame. 2 By day, along the astonished lands The cloudy pillar glided slow; By night, Arabia's crimsoned sands Returned the fiery column's glow. 3 Thus present still, though now unseen, When brightly shines the prosperous day, Be thoughts of Thee a cloudy screen, To temper the deceitful ray! 4 And, O, when gathers on our path In shade and storm the frequent night, Be Thou, long-suffering, slow to wrath, A burning and a shining light! 37. C. M. Smart. Prayer for Wisdom. 1 Father of light! conduct our feet Through life's dark, dangerous road; Let each advancing step still bring Us nearer to our God. 2 Let heaven-eyed prudence be our guide; And when we go astray, Recall our feet from folly's paths To wisdom's better way.