 Yes," cried the lad with upraised finger, "Ellen Jones is singing what I must do." Mr. Welburn listened, when the clear contralto tones of a girl's voice was heard singing, ' ' Oh ! rest in the Lord ; wait patiently for Him ; and He will give thee Thy...  Short Stories for Young People - Page 384by Mrs. F. Marshall Ward - 1870Full view - About this book
 | Mrs. F. Marshall Ward - 1870 - 116 pages
...listened, when the clear contralto tones of a girl's voice was heard singing, ' ' Oh ! rest in the Lord ; wait patiently for Him ; and He will give thee...same time drawing from her pocket a letter, which she began to read. It was a request from his mother to be allowed to have him home next day. Paul thanked... | |
 | David Thomas - 1878 - 456 pages
...in desire, boldness in plan, and energy in execution. It is taught in inspired words, " Best in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, and He will give thee thy heart's desire," or in the Divine command, "Stand still, and see the salvation of God." The poet thus sings of it, —... | |
 | Lichfield city, cath - 1878 - 216 pages
...help us, we humbly beseech Thee, 0 Lord. 217. PSALM XXXVII. Mendelssohn. SOLO, ALTO. 7. 0 REST in the Lord, wait patiently for Him : and He will give thee thy heart's desires. Commit thy way unto Him, and trust in Him : and fret not thyself because of evil-doers. CHORUS.... | |
 | 1881 - 564 pages
...heroism is possible even in the darkest hour : ' Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; rest in the Lord; wait patiently for Him, and He will give thee thy heart's desire !' And yet I must confess, I also, for my own part, could not help feeling somewhat hurt and disappointed.... | |
 | Henry Allon - 1881 - 588 pages
...heroism is possible even in the darkest hour : 'Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; rest in the Lord ; wait patiently for Him, and He will give thee thy heart's desire ! ' And yet I must confess, I also, for my own part, could not help feeling somewhat hurt and disappointed.... | |
 | 1886 - 488 pages
...Scarcely any music could be sweeter to an anxious and weary heart than this pathetic song, " O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him and He will give thee thy heart's desire." It seems cruel to say a word to detract from the gracious comfort and hope conveyed by the words. Yet... | |
 | James John Haldane Burgess - 1898 - 264 pages
...same." "The spirit of God can deal with them also," said Mrs. Mann reverently. " ' Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him and He will give thee thy heart's desire.'" They rose from the table and Mr. Mann went into his study for his usual after-dinner smoke ; but he... | |
 | M. E. Francis - 1900 - 414 pages
...entrance. He could hear steps within, and Ruth's voice singing softly as she moved about : " O, rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him. And He will give thee . . . thy heart's desire . . . thy heart's desire . . . And He will give thee thy heart's desire — " Anthony knocked again,... | |
 | Katharine Tynan - 1900 - 416 pages
...a church one day at Kilkee. The door was open, and someone was singing at the organ: 'O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for Him, And He will give thee thy heart's desire '. I thought it was a message for me, and have said it so often to myself. Oh, my heart's desire, my... | |
 | Herbert Strang - 1906 - 404 pages
...restored to them, and it will no longer be a place for Russian prisoners. Rest in the Lord, my child; wait patiently for Him, and He will give thee thy heart's desire." Gabriele Walewska was silent. Father Mayenobe sank into a reverie. The elderly woman looked sympathetically... | |
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