Sermons We See

 Sermons We See
by Edgar A. Guest

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one
any day,
I'd rather one should walk with me
than merely show the way.
The eye's a better pupil and more will-
ing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but ex-
ample's always clear;
And the best of all the preachers are
the men who live their creeds,
For to see the good in action is what
everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you'll
let me see it done.
I can watch your hands in action, but
your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be
very wise and true;
But I'd rather get my lesson by oberv-
ving what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the
high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how
you act and how you live.

He Maketh Intercession for Us

He Maketh Intercession for Us

by Charles Davis Platt

WHEN the worn heart is bowed with secret grief,
And filled with bitter thoughts or trembling fears;
When the vexed spirit clamors for relief
And all the soul is bathed in hidden tears,
Then like an infant let it raise the cry
That quickly brings the God of Comfort nigh.

'Tis silent sorrow overwhelms the soul. 

'Tis the sharp pang no earthly friend can share,
But One there is who hastens to console
The heart that falters, tottering in despair;
The Comforter, our promised heavenly friend,
Has sovereign power the broken heart to mend.

For when we scarce can voice our deepest need,
Sunk 'neath our burden of unuttered prayer,
He stands before the throne to intercede,
Presenting all our woe and all our care;
With eloquence unutterable He cries,
And He that spared not His own Son replies.