198. C. M. Whittier.

The Call.

1 O, not alone with outward sign

Of fear, or voice from heaven,

The message of a truth divine,

The call of God, is given;

Awakening in the human heart

Love for the True and Right,

Zeal for the Christian's better part,

Strength for the Christian's fight.

2 Though heralded by naught of fear,

Or outward sign, or show;

Though only to the inward ear

It whisper soft and low;

Though dropping as the manna fell,

Unseen, yet from above,

Holy and gentle, heed it well,--

The call to Truth and Love.

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