When in the Maddening Maze of Things
by John G. Whittier, 1807-1892
When in the maddening maze of things,
When tossed by storm and flood,
To one fixed hope my spirit clings,
I know that God is good.
I know not what the future hath
Of marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies.
And if my heart and flesh are weak
To bear an untried pain,
the bruised reed He will not break
But strengthen and sustain.
And so beside the silent sea
I wait the muffled oar;
No harm from Him can come to me
On ocean or on shore.
I know not where His islands lift
Their fronded palms in air;
I only know I cannot drift
Beyond His love and care.
"...The Lord is gracious and full of compassion." Psalm 111:4
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
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