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“AS THE FATHER LOVETH ME”

My Savior, is it thus that thou
In truth so lovest me,
E’en as the heavenly Father doth
In verity love thee?

Into the depth of that great love
Can mortal vision see?
Oh, no: such love is fathomless,
And such will ever be.

Still as I think of that great love,
I wonder more and more.
Oh, may I love thee in return,
And, wondering, adore.

O thou all glorious Savior-King,
Cleanse this poor heart of mine,
And fill it from thy fountain, pure,
Fountain of love divine.

Then while I hear thee in thy Word
Telling thy love for me,
I can reply—Thou knowest all—
Thou knowest I love thee.
T. R. SIMPSON.

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— November 15, 1892 —