Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, JUST WHEN THOU WILT, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL


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First Line: Just when thou wilt, o master, call
Last Line: With thee, my king, my saviour, christ!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


JUST when Thou wilt, O Master, call,
Or at the noon, or evening fall,
Or in the dark, or in the light, --
Just when Thou wilt, it must be right.

Just when Thou wilt, O Saviour, come,
Take me to dwell in Thy bright home!
Or when the snows have crowned my head,
Or ere it hath one silver thread.

Just when Thou wilt, O Bridegroom, say
"Rise up, my love, and come away!"
Open to me Thy golden gate,
Just when Thou wilt, or soon, or late.

Just when Thou wilt -- Thy time is best --
Thou shalt appoint my hour of rest,
Marked by the Sun of perfect love
Shining unchangingly above.

Just when Thou wilt! -- no choice for me!
Life is a gift to use for Thee;
Death is a hushed and glorious tryst,
With Thee, my King, my Saviour, Christ!





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