I.
" Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." (Matt. 11:28.)

From sin and sins, dear Lord, I rest,-
Altar and Priest and Sacrifice Thou art;
By law and sin no more oppressed,
I share in Thy beatitude a part.
My yesterdays are covered by Thy blood ;
To-day, my only shelter is Thy power;
To-morrow, Thou wilt be as strong and good
As in the past most gracious hour.

II.

"Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls."(5:29.)

I rest by serving at Thy will,-
Thy yoke is easy, and Thy burden light;
And peace grows deep, and deeper still,
As my obedience proves Thy might.
I hold my powers alone for Thee,-
Use them in loving errands of Thy grace;
And calm me, though I may not see
Thy methods, as before Thy face.

III.

"There remaineth, therefore, a rest to the people of God.'' (Heb. 4:9.)

And yet the noblest rest remains
In sweet reserve for hope and love;
It hath no place for sighs or pains,
'Tis kept a glad surprise above.
Oh, rest untroubled and serene,
In Thy bright presence, spotless Lamb !
Fit me each day, by every scene,
For robe and harp, for crown and palm.

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