By Grace E. Troy
I thought I needed many things
Along life’s toilsome way,
When days were long and heavy cares
Left scarcely time to pray.
I thought I needed many things
For those I held most dear,
When they were sad and longed for rest
Or change of portion here.
When it was Thee, I needed Lord,
To satisfy my heart,
To fill my days with rest and peace,
And every grace impart.
And those I loved but needed Thee,
Not change of scene or place,
But faith just now, through sun or shade
Thy loving hand to trace.
Just Thee alone, My blessed Lord,
For every time and place;
Just Thee alone—until we all
Shall see Thee face to face.
