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35. THE BELIEVER ENCOURAGED. (notes)

Pilgrim! do thickest clouds of grief and woe

Shut from thine eye that sweet and heav'nly light,

So lately spread upon thy pathway bright?

Is a dark wing outstretch'd o'er all below?

Fear not: more glorious beams shall surely flow

From fount perennial on thy gladden'd sight.

Thy God is faithful. In his love and might

Thou'rt safe; and naught thy bliss can overthrow.

Gaze now upon the wondrous cross. There hung—

Victim for sins, which claim'd avenging hell—

God's own beloved Son in agony:

Then hear the strains in heav'nly arches sung.

Can He, who gave the gift unspeakable,

Deny thee strength, and hope, and light, and joy?