The Still Small Voice
The still small voice that speaks within
I hear it when, at play,
I speak the loud and angry word
That drives my friend away.
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The voice within, the voice within,
Oh may I have a care;
It speaks to warn from every sin,
And God has placed it there.
If falsehood whispers to my heart
To tell a coward lie,
To hide some careless thing I’ve done,
I heard the sad voice sigh.
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If selfishness would bid me keep
What I should gladly share,
I hear again the inner voice,
And then with shame forbear.
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I thank Thee, Father, for this friend,
Whom I would always heed;
O may I hear its slightest tone
In every time of need.
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Words: Francis Fagan, 1866.
ht: Cyberhymnal
Say “amen” or “oh me.” Oh me! A couple of those phrases hit me right in the heart. Wonderful sign redirecting focus to Him.
A very timely message; thank you for sharing.
More beauty x