765    C.M.     John Berridge
“Out of ... my grief have I spoken.” 1 Sam. 1. 16

1 And does thy heart for Jesus pine,
  And make its secret moan?
  He understands a sigh divine,
  And marks a secret groan.

2 These pinings prove that Christ is near,
  To testify his grace;
  Call on him with unceasing prayer
  For he will show his face.

3 Though much dismayed, take courage still,
  And knock at mercy’s door;
  A loving Saviour surely will
  Relieve his praying poor.

4 He knows how weak and faint thou art,
  And must appear at length;
  A look from him will cheer thy heart,
  And bring renewèd strength.