“How sweet it is, my child,
To live by simple faith;
Just to believe that God will do
Exactly as he saith.”
“Does faith mean to believe
That God will surely do
Exactly what he says, Mamma?
Just as I know that you.
Will give me what I ask;
Because you love me well,
And listen patiently to hear
Whatever I may tell?”
“Yes, you may trust in God,
Just as you trust in me;
Believe, dear child, he loves you well,
And will your Father be.
“To pray in faith, my child,
Is humbly to believe
That what you ask in Jesu’s name,
You surely shall receive.
“Go with your simple wants,
And tell him all you need;
Go, put your trust in Christ alone;
Such faith is sweet indeed.
From the “Child’s Companion.