Quote#Work
I take this pain, Lord Jesus
Quote byFrances Ridley Havergal · 1836–1879
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895), P. 513..
English (original)
I take this pain, Lord Jesus, From Thine own hand; The strength to bear it bravely Thou wilt command. I am too weak for effort, So let me rest, In hush of sweet submission On Thine own breast.
— Frances Ridley Havergal
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