GLEANINGS

It was God's purpose that He should secure

A universe that satisfied His heart,

And He has operated to ensure

Christ is its Head - yet men may have their part.

And if we are to enjoy the privilege

God had in mind before the world began

It only can be as our hearts engage

In more communion with the heavenly Man;

And if we are to be for God's delight

And have our blessings firmly in our grip

We must be those whose pathways are in light,

Finding in it the joys of fellowship.

But if I laxly let my light grow dim

Or outward pressure terrify, or shock,

We know God's purpose is secure in Him,

And that His church is founded on the rock.