The Father Himself, so eternally loving, John 16:27.
To sonship has called us, by Jesus, His Son; Eph. 1:4, 5.
''Before Him," to dwell in His own Home forever, John 14:2.
When earth and its journeys and lessons are done.

He finds His "good pleasure" in blessing His loved ones, Luke 12:32.
His wisdom and power combine for their joy;
The "kingdom and glory" He giveth unto them, 1 Thess. 2:12.
A realm where no sorrows or sin can annoy. Rev. 21:4.

He "knoweth" their need as they tread the path upward; Luke 12:30.
Of earth and of heaven He ever is Lord; Matt. 11:25.
"All things" for their welfare He worketh together, Rom. 8:28.
There fails of His promise not ever one word. 1 Kings 8:36.

"Fear not," is the message of comfort, unceasing; Luke 12:32.
How tender His love is for each of His own!
Even ravens and lilies can witness His bounty, Luke 12:24, 27.
For the meanest He cares as He rules on His throne.

Thus, "Even so, Father," our hearts still may echo, Matt. 11:26.
"Three drops, of sweet comfort" for each cup of woe;
The pilgrimage pathway will soon be completed, Phil. 3:14.
So let us press onward. To glory we go! 1 Pet. 5:10.

Inglis Fleming