I have a life with CHRIST to live,

But, ere I live it, must I wait

Till learning can clear answer give

Of this and that book's date?

I have, a life in CHRIST to live,

I have a death in CHRIST to die;--

And must I wait, till science give

All doubts a full reply?

Nay rather, while the sea of doubt

Is raging wildly round about,

Questioning of life and death and sin,

Let me but creep within

Thy fold, O CHRIST, and at Thy feet

Take but the lowest seat,

And hear Thine awful voice repeat

In gentlest accents, heavenly sweet,

Come unto Me, and rest:

Believe Me, and be blest.