The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Revelations, chaps, ii. and iii.

O! Thou who bendest 'neath temptation's load,
Yet faintest not, to thee is freely given
The Tree of Life—the choicest fruit of heaven,
The centre of the paradise of God.

Though storms and tempests round thy sky may lower,
Yet be thou ever faithful unto death;
Hear what the whisperings of the Spirit saith—
On thee the second death shall have no power.

Behold life's wilderness how thickly strewn
With hidden manna, angel's food for thee;
And with thine eyes of faith look up and see
Thy new name written on the large white stone.

To him that overcometh shall be given
Power over nations, ruling like a king,
Breaking to pieces every earthly thing;
And his shall be the morning star of heaven.

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Robed in pure white, behold thy humble name,
Writ in the Book of Life before thy God;
And He who shed for thee His precious blood,
Before His Father will confess the same.

A pillar in God's temple thou art now;
Hold that thou hast; let no one take thy crown;
Heed not the world's vain smile, nor fear its frown,
For God has set His seal upon thy brow.

Throughout life's journey if thou dare to own
Thyself Christ's follower, then despise the shame;
Endure the cross with those who bear His name,
And He will share with thee His blood-bought throne.