In Heavenly Love Abiding

In heavenly love abiding,

no change my heart shall fear;

and safe is such confiding,

for nothing changes here:

the storm may roar without me,

my heart may low be laid;

but God is round about me,

and can I be dismayed?

Wherever he may guide me,

no want shall turn me back;

my Shepherd is beside me,

and nothing can I lack:

his wisdom ever waketh,

his sight is never dim,

he knows the way he taketh,

and I will walk with him.

Green pastures are before me,

which yet I have not seen;

bright skies will soon be o'er me,

where darkest clouds have been;

my hope I cannot measure,

my path to life is free;

my Savior has my treasure,

and he will walk with me.

by Anna L. Waring, 1820-1910