Acrostic: Edith Havergal

E arly chastening, early blessing !
D arkest cloud hath brightest bow !
I n the night of pain distressing,
T hine hath been the joy to show
H ow God is a Sun and Shield.
H eir thou art by His good pleasure,
All thy title Spirit-sealed !

V iew thy grand and royal treasure —
E very gift in Love's full measure,
R iches of His grace, so great,
G lory's far exceeding weight, —
All in Christ for ever thine !
L ight and Life and Love Divine !