Thou wilt draw nigh! Father—it is no dream that Thou art near— No dream that, in my sin and misery, I may look up to Thee,— May hide beneath the shadow of Thy wings, From all the restlessness of outward things, And from my own heart's self-accusing fears— For Thou art nigh.
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Hetty Bowman Quote
“My Master and my Lord! I long to do some work, some work for Thee; I long to bring some lowly gift of love For all Thy love to me.”
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