The Queen of Sheba came from far,
Like those who saw the leading star;
Wishing to learn from David’s son,
What things the God of grace had done.
News of this king had reached her ear,
But she would see as well as hear;
And when she saw his glory bright,
She wondered greatly at the sight.
And if, like her, we prove His love,
The King of kings, the Lord above,
We’ll surely say, as she of old,
He’s greater far than we were told.
More lovely far than we had thought,
Is He by whom our souls are taught;
More grace and goodness from Him flow,
Than any at a distance know.
He loves His little ones to teach,
And put His truth within their reach;
And not the weakest e’er can say,
I came, but I was sent away.
ML 12/05/1909