Lord, give us grace Thy truth to love,
And in our hearts to hide,
That, as its sweetness we enjoy,
So may its fruit abide.
Communion is the secret spring
Which links the soul with God;
And strength and solid peace are found,
By feeding on His word.
The “Truth” reveals things as they are,
Made known in Light divine,
Thus nothing can from God be hid,
When “Truth” itself doth shine ;
The “Truth” declares that man is lost,
Yet tells him “God is love,”
Unites with “Mercy” at the Cross,
And thus that Love we prove.
‘Tis when “the loins” with Truth are girt,
That safely we can stand,
‘Midst foes without, and fears within,
All evil can withstand ;
Then let us put “God’s armour” on,
And never cease to pray ;
Thus, with the Spirit’s two-edged sword,
“Truth” needs must win the day.
The “Truth” is what the soul sustains,
In every trying hour;
It keeps the heart in touch with Christ,
Preserves from Satan’s power;
It foils the Tempter’s snares and wiles,
It sets the prisoner free;
And brings us, through the Saviour’s death,
Both life and liberty.
The world, we know, is full of lies,
Which only “Truth” dispels;
But he who walks “alone” with God,
Truth’s holy message tells;
The rage of hell it silences,
Brings peace to souls distrest,
Demolishes the haunts of sin,
And gives the weary rest.
Then let us love God’s holy truth,
More than our daily food;
Thus shall we truly “grow in grace,”
And be a power for good.
The Master said, “I am the Truth”;
Lord, let us learn of Thee,
Then shall we walk in Wisdom’s ways,
And Thou our Joy shalt be.
S.T.