Rose From Brier ~ Amy Carmichael

"Thou hast not that, My child, but thou hast Me;
And am not I alone enough for thee?
I know it all, know how thy heart was set
Upon this joy which is not given yet.

And well I know how through the wistful days
Thou walkest all the dear familiar ways
As unregarded as a breath of air;
But there in love and longing, always there.

I know it all; but from thy brier shall blow
A rose for others. If it were not so
I would have told thee. Come, then, say to Me:
My Lord, my Love, I am content with Thee."

~Amy Carmichael

God of the Stars ~ Amy Carmichael

GOD OF THE STARS

I am the God of the stars.

They do not lose their way;

Not one do I mislay.

Their times are in My hand;

They move at My command.

I am the God of the stars,              

Today, as yesterday,             

The God of thee and thine,             

Less thine they are than Mine;          

And shall Mine go astray?         

I am the God of the stars.            

Lift up thine eyes and see            

As far as mortal may            

Into Eternity;          

And stay thy heart on Me.           

~ Amy Carmichael    

"He telleth the number of the stars; He knoweth them all by their names.

Great is our Lord, and of great power: His understanding is infinite." ~ Psalms 147:4-5