ONE DESIRE
"Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation."
Ps. 35:3

SPEAK to my soul, and give me peace divine,
Come near, dear Lord, and whisper, " Thou art Mine."
Then all the mists of doubt and fear shall flee,
And I enjoy sweet fellowship with Thee.

Speak to my soul, Thy voice O let me hear
In gracious words, in accents sweet and clear;
Thy voice alone can calm my troubled breast,
Can make the storm a calm, and give me rest.

Speak to my soul as in the days gone by;
Then shall I worship Thee, my God, Most High.
I know Thy voice, it brings both strength and peace,
While faith and hope and heavenly love increase.

Speak to my soul, O my Redeemer, God;
And though I pray not for Thy chastening rod,
When troubles come, O may they have a voice,
Speaking to me Thy sovereign love and choice.

Speak to my soul. The voices on the air
Are calling here and there and everywhere;
But to Thy voice, supernal, blissful sound,
O may my heart be perfectly attuned!

S. Adams.