What my Friend Said to me

Trouble? dear friend, I know her not. God sentHis angel Sorrow on my heart to layHer hand in benediction, and to say,"Restore, O child, that which thy Father lent,For He doth now recall it," long ago.His blessed angel Sorrow! She has walkedFor years beside me, and we two have talkedAs chosen friends together. Thus I knowTrouble and Sorrow are not near of kin.Trouble distrusteth God, and ever wearsUpon her brow the seal of many cares;But Sorrow oft hast deepest peace within.She sits with Patience in perpetual calm,Waiting till Heaven shall send the healing balm.