John Roberts (J. R.)
Another variation on the same theme is from the pen of the Rev. JOHN ROBERTS, Conway--a brother of S. R., and better known also by his initials as J. R.:
| A weary traveller Beside the River stood; His lamp was in his hand, And shone across the flood: It brought the other shore in sight, Where many angels walked in white. | | 138 In fear he took his steps Down to the water's brim; But through the darkness vast Clear shone the lamp for him: And through the surge the angels bright Can see him coming in its light. | | Behold, his great High Priest Among the shining throng! And He is coming down To break the current strong: The land in safety he hath won, That needs not any lamp or sun. | |