Long is the way, and very steep the slope;
Strengthen me once again, O God of Hope.
Far, very far, the summit doth appear;
But Thou art near, my God, But Thou art near.
And Thou wilt give me with my daily food
Powers of endurance, courage, fortitude.
Thy way is perfect, only let that way
Be clear before my feet from day to day.
Thou art my Portion, saith my soul to Thee
Oh, what a Portion is my God to me!
--Amy Carmichael
A very close friend of mine just lost her brother, (13 months older) and a day after the accident I was able to give her this poem. What a timely message! Thanks for sharing it!
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