A year ago, when the present editor assumed the happy responsibility of editing the Christian Shepherd, beloved brother Gordon Hayhoe sent a poem as an encouragement in the work. I pasted it above my office computer screen where I am frequently reminded and comforted by it. Excerpts are printed below.
One Step at a Time
The New Year begins a new journey,
Just one step ahead we may see,
But looking to Jesus for guidance,
The way will be opened for thee.
One step at a time simply trusting
The One who is holding thy hand,
The One who with infinite wisdom
Each step of thy pathway has planned.
The Shepherd has marked out the pathway,
The end from beginning He knows;
But light He will give “as thou goest” –
One step at a time Jesus shows.
Faith rests on the One who is guiding,
And trusts Him who goeth before,
Whose love cheers and brightens the journey,
Whose presence gives joy evermore.