Enough for Me

Hello friends! This poem, written by one of my favorite hymnwriters, is such a blessing to me that I just had to share it with you! I’m sure you’re familiar with a number of hymns by Frances Ridley Havergal, but chances are you’ve never seen this one. So beautifully articulated, may this poem be the cry of our hearts as we thirst after Christ and are satisfied in Him.

I am so weak, dear Lord, I cannot stand
One moment without Thee;
But oh, the tenderness of Thine enfolding
And oh, the faithfulness of Thine upholding,
And oh, the strength of Thy right hand.
That strength is enough for me!

I am so needy, Lord, and yet I know
All fullness dwells in Thee;
And hour by hour that never failing treasure
Supplies and fills in overflowing measure
My last, my greatest need. And so
Thy grace is enough for me!

It is so sweet to trust Thy Word alone!
I do not ask to see
The unveiling of Thy purpose, or the shining
Of future light, or mysteries untwining;
The Promise-roll is all my own.
Thy Word is enough for me!

The human heart asks love. But now I know
That my heart hath from Thee
All real and full and marvelous affection---
So near, so human. Yet divine perfection
Thrills gloriously the mighty glow.
Thy love is enough for me!

There were strange soul-depths, restless, vast, and broad
Unfathomed as the sea--
An infinite craving for some infinite stilling;
But now Thy perfect love is perfect filling.
Lord Jesus Christ, my Lord, my God.
Thou, Thou art enough for me!
~ Frances Ridley Havergal

For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness (Psalm 107:9).

Source:

Passion, Purpose, and Prayer. c. 2017, Rod and Staff Publishers Inc. Used by permission.