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The Afternoon

From ‘Pearls of the Faith’
He is sufficient, and He makes suffice;
Praise thus again thy Lord, mighty and wise.

GOD is enough! thou, who in hope and fear

Toilest through desert-sands of life, sore tried,

Climb trustful over death’s black ridge, for near

The bright wells shine: thou wilt be satisfied.

God doth suffice! O thou, the patient one,

Who puttest faith in Him, and none beside,

Bear yet thy load; under the setting sun

The glad tents gleam: thou wilt be satisfied.

By God’s gold Afternoon! peace ye shall have:

Man is in loss except he live aright,

And help his fellow to be firm and brave,

Faithful and patient: then the restful night!

Al Mughni! best Rewarder! we

Endure; putting our trust in Thee.