Fearing God, we learn His secret-
Dwelling in the secret place,
There we lodge with Him, the lofty-
Shadow'd by Almighty grace.

As the hen her chickens covers-
With her feathers soft and warm,
Spreads her wings for them to nestle,
Free from fear and free from harm-

So God covers with His feathers
Those who trust beneath His wing;
And His truth, a shield and buckler,
Makes their hearts with gladness sing.

Give me, then, to learn God's secret,
Dwelling in the secret place-
There to lodge with Him, the lofty-
Praising His almighty grace!

A. J. K.