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AN INTERLUDE by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL

First Line: THAT PART IS FINISHED! I LAY DOWN MY PEN
Last Line: REST IN THY LOVE, AND TRUST, AND KNOW THAT I AM HEARD.
Subject(s): PRAYER;

THAT part is finished! I lay down my pen,
And wonder if the thoughts will flow as fast
Through the more difficult defile. For the last
Was easy, and the channel deeper then.
My Master, I will trust Thee for the rest;
Give me just what Thou wilt, and that will be my best;

How can I tell the varied, hidden need
Of Thy dear children, all unknown to me,
Who at some future time may come and read
What I have written? All are known to Thee.
As Thou hast helped me, help me to the end;
Give me Thy own sweet messages of love to send.

So now, I pray Thee, keep my hand in Thine,
And guide it as Thou wilt. I do not ask
To understand the "wherefore" of each line;
Mine is the sweeter, easier, happier task:
Just to look up to Thee for every word,
Rest in Thy love, and trust, and know that I am heard.



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