I’ll ask you a question, O you who are young,
And trust that the truth you will tell;
Let conscience and heart give the word to your tongue,
“Is it well with you, child? Is it well?”
You have health, you have strength, you have raiment and food;
In a bright happy home you do dwell;
But, though God all your path with His blessings hath strewed,
“Is it well with you, child? Is it well?”
A mother you have, always loving and kind,
A father, whom none can excel;
But, though round your young heart all their love is entwined,
“Is it well with you, child? Is it well?”
Have you looked to the Lord? Have you trusted in Him
On whom our just judgment once fell?
If not, though your mercies run over the brim,
With your soul, dearest child, ‘tis not well.
Against God, who sent Jesus His Son from above,
O, let not your bosom rebel;
Take refuge in Christ, and repose in His love;
Then ever with you ‘twill be well.
ML-07/14/1935