Poems (Eaton)/Taught of God

by Marcia Jane Eaton

RELIGIOUS.

TAUGHT OF GOD.

"And they shall be all taught of God."—John vi, 45.
"Learn of Me."—Matthew xi, 29.

OF all the glowing promises
 That circle the creation broad,
None so exalting seems as this,
 That they shall all be taught of God.
What! the Creator Infinite!
 The High and Holy One who reigns,
Uncomprehended in the height
 Oi vast eternity's domain!

Has He such care for mortals, weak
 And sinful, lost in wanderings wild,
That his strong hand should reach to seek
 And lead the merest earth-born child?
Oh! Power supreme, incline our heart!
 Oh! Light, shine on our darkened road
Teach us to seek the better part,
 Our souls would fain be taught of God.

He gives alike earth's hidden lore,
 And intellect that comprehends;
He beckons through the opening door,
 And to the heavens the eye ascends—
And scanning all the mysteries
 Of stars and planets as they move,
The humble soul, adoring, cries,
 Our God is Wisdom—God is Love.

Yes, God is Wisdom—God is Love;
 And yet this greatest crowning grace,
We hold all other gifts above,
 To us He shows a Father's face,
A Father's heart. 'Twas this that moved
 This message through His chosen One,
He loves our race with stronger love
 Than earthly parent loves his own.

Dear fellow-learners in Christ's school,
 Perchance on earth we'll never meet,
But yielding to his gentle rule,
 And humbly falling at His feet,
We'll know in truth, this love so broad,
 And the vast treasures of His grace;
For they most truly learn of God,
 Who study Him in Jesus' face.