“ What greater mercy grants eternal life? When shadows come, and clouds obscure thy way He knows that darkness only heralds day. If bruised thy flesh, though mother's heart may bleed, He, in His mercy, knows thy greatest need. Then, little feet, though mother's prayers may rise, In love and trust, that never doubt implies That God, thy steps may lead in ways aright, And keep thy soul from sin's unholy blight, I'll leave thy future in His hands alone, And know, at last, He'll bring thee safely home. ”
Ella Fraser Weller
Summary
“Nestlings”, is a work by Ella Fraser Weller. It explores elements such as dewdrops, Whate'er and Heigh-ho.
Quotes from Nestlings (Ella Fraser Weller)
“ Whate'er might tempt these little feet to stray, What though my hands be torn by thorn and stone, Thy joy, for all my pain would soon atone; If but thy mother planned thy life for thee, No other path so bright as thine should be. But what am I, that I my love should count Greater than that of Him, who is love's fount— Who sent from heaven, these dainty baby feet To make thy mother's life and love complete? What truer hand than His could mark thy path? What greater love than God, thy Father, hath? [Pg 2] What greater wisdom shields thee from all strife? ”
“ That was pressed by your little feet? Or, did you fly from the realms of love? On your shoulders methinks I see In the crumpled roseleaf dimples there, The place where the wings should be. The angels were loth to leave you, my child, I know they were filled with fear, I almost fancy I hear their wings Hovering somewhere near. Oh, they need not doubt that your mother's heart Holds less of love than their own, And though I may lack of their wisdom my pet, My love for the lack shall atone. Oh, gift of the angels—Gift of God, What a trust for a mortal to hold! ”
