S. At His Gate

At His Gate.

"Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors." Proverbs 8:34.

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31.

"Thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left" Isaiah 30:21.

I AM watching at Thy gateway Master, speak "a word," I pray!

Life’s journey lies before me, A lonely, rugged way.

Oh, speak a word of power, Which my soul will gladly own Was just the word I needed, And meant for me alone!

Some, more richly, grandly gifted, ’Midst the throng of hurrying feet, Sound the tidings - Thou art "coming," In the busy, crowded street.

Souls arrested stand to listen, Wooed and won for heaven above By that tale of matchless sorrow, And that tale of wondrous love! But more humble is my service Can I give it such a name While my heart is filled with sorrow, And my head is bowed in shame?

Few to speak to, few to listen As I point them up above; For the words are faint and faltering, And my only "gift" is love. But I’m watching at Thy gateway For "a word" of sympathy To some broken heart to whisper, A message straight from Thee! That blest acquaintanceship with grief Which Thou didst learn below, Has fitted Thee to minister To every child of woe. And give "a word" to keep me From snares which lie around; A melody to charm me From every earthly sound. A message - by Thy Spirit Brought home in power - I pray, Of guidance, cheer, or warning; A message for today! A. S. Oliphant.