For the Lonely

"For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ

you should not only believe in Him but also suffer for His sake." 

Philippians 1:29

Not Only... But Also

Not only love but also loneliness - Yes, even so

What though the nearest may not ever know

All that in this must be,

That being a secret between Thee and me, Thou knowest.

And it cannot work me ill,

Being Thy will;

And by and by

Thou wilt satisfy.

But unknown years stand up and stare at me.

The sun beats hot;

I look around for shelter, find it not.

Companion me;

Be shelter, Lord, to me!

O let Thy shadow be

As the cool starlit night - in noonday - unto me.

by Amy Carmichael