Child of Mine, I love thee, listen now to Me,
And make answer truly, while I question thee.
For I see that shadows do thy soul oppress.
And thy faith so weakens that I cannot bless.

Thou hast craved My power and presence in thy soul.
Wilt thou yield thee truly unto My control ?
Wilt thou let Me ever with thee have My way-
Yield thyself in all things simply to obey ?

Tho' My presence oft-times seems to be withdrawn-
Of My inward workings not a trace be shown
Wilt thou count Me present, notwithstanding all-
Still believe I'm working ever in thy soul ?

When I give to others what I thee deny,
Flood them with My sunshine—wholly pass thee by-
Wilt thou still believe in My strong love for thee,
Yield thee to My purpose, whatso'er it be ?

When I to thy pleadings seem no heed to pay,
And thy foes grow bolder—claim thee as their prey;-
Tho' towards thee I'm silent, wilt thoustand the test?
On My word of promise lay thee down to rest ?

If to these My questions thou can answer "Yes,"
Thou shalt be for ever one I love the best.
To the inner circle of My faithful few
Thou shalt be admitted, and My glory view.

Bible Students Hymnal No. 40