1 They, who on the Lord rely, Safely dwell, though danger's nigh; Lo, His sheltering wings are spread O'er each faithful servant's head. 2 Vain temptation's wily snare; They shall be the Father's care; Harmless flies the shaft by day, Or in darkness wings its way. 3 When they wake, or when they sleep, Angel guards their vigils keep; Death and danger may be near Faith and love can never fear. 249. L. M. German. The Child of God. 1 None loves me, Father, with Thy love, None else can meet such needs as mine; O, grant me, as Thou shall approve, All that befits a child of Thine! From every doubt and fear release, And give me confidence and peace. 2 Give me a faith shall never fail, One that shall always work by love; And then, whatever foes assail, They shall but higher courage move More boldly for the truth to strive, And more by faith in Thee to live: 3 A heart, that, when my days are glad, May never from Thy way decline, And when the sky of life grows sad, May still submit its will to Thine,-- A heart that loves to trust in Thee, A patient heart, create in me! 250. L. M. Gaskell. Faith in God's Love. 1 O Father! humbly we repose Our souls on Thee, who dwell'st above, And bless Thee for the peace which flows From faith in Thine encircling love. 2 Though every earthly trust may break, Infinite might belongs to Thee; Though every earthly friend forsake, Unchangeable Thou still wilt be. 3 Though griefs may gather darkly round, They cannot veil us from Thy sight; Though vain all human aid be found, Thou every grief canst turn to light. 4 All things Thy wise designs fulfil, In earth beneath, and heaven above, And good breaks out from every ill, Through faith in Thine encircling love. 251. L. M. *Dyer. All Things Work for Good. 1 We all, O Father, all are Thine; All feel Thy providential care; And, through each varying scene of life, Alike Thy constant love we share. 2 And whether grief oppress the heart; Or whether joy elate the breast; Or life still keep its little course; Or death invite the heart to rest;-- 4 All are Thy messengers, and all Thy sacred pleasure, Lord, obey; And all are training man to dwell Nearer to heaven, and nearer Thee. 252. L. M. *Bowring. Resignation.