IF I WERE ONLY SURE.
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If I were only sure He loves me still, As in the realms of beauteous space (Alas! so far from my embrace) He bides God's will, I could be more content to bear The bitter anguish and despair Which now me fill. If I were only sure He waits for me To join him in the heavenly realm (Oh, how the thought does overwhelm) When body-free, I could the better bear my fate, As day by day I learn to wait In silent agony. O Father, in my doubt One thing is sure, That Thou, all love, could ne'er destroy (Death only is in earth's alloy) Such love so pure As that which blessed our union here, The love which knew no change nor fear— Such must endure.