June 24, 2005

Have faith in God –
Hear now His voice divine;
Have faith in God –
May Heaven's word be thine;
Have faith in God –
To walk by His design.
Have faith, dear friend, in God.

Satisfied

Clara Tear Williams, 1858-1937

    Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness. Psalm 107:8, 9.

    Clara wrote these words in Troy, Ohio, at Ralph Hudson’s request, for inclusion in a book he was writing.

All my life I had a longing
For a drink from some clear spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.

Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.

Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul’s sad cry.

Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.

Chorus:
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings,
Through His blood I now am saved.

Have Faith in God by H.M.S. Richards, Used by Permission