By The Sea

 

I walked alone beside the sea;
And as I walked there seemed to be;
An unseen Friend walked by my side
As I wondered at the changing tide.

He rules the sea, the sky, the land,
The moon and stars hear His command.
All else, but man, joins His melody
Of love and faith and harmony.

His gentle voice spoke from the sea,
"Be not afraid just follow me."
I noticed not the time or way
As we walked and talked that day.

I lingered there until the sun
Dipped in the sea, and day was done.
My cares, my fears all slipped away,
 Because I walked with Him that dy.

I hurried home, by duty called,
 All seemed right within its walls.
My hopes renewed, tears washed away
  Because I talked with God that day.

 

~ Grace Holt Litchfield