*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as I am.

I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ORPHANS

Sweet was the Master’s parting,
Sweet was His promise true;
I will not leave you orphans,
But I will come to you.

What though His holy footsteps
Linger no longer here,
Still through the Spirit’s presence
Jesus is ever near.

What though your heart be lonely?
What though your friends be few?
He will not leave you orphans,
Jesus will come to you.

Comforter, kind and tender,
Holy and heavenly Dove,
Come to Thy orphaned children,
Comfort us by Thy love.

REFRAIN:

Jesus, without Thee we’re orphaned and lonely,
Come as our Teacher and Guide;
Leave us not comfortless;
Send us the Comforter;
Come to our hearts to abide.

From Songs of the Spirit: Poetry by A. B. Simpson. Public Domain