I Have the Faith

I Have the Faith

I have the faith that Jesus
Has the same power today
To heal and bless and comfort
The pilgrims along earth’s way ,
As he had when he walked the highroads
Of earth and heard men cry
The poignant words that “Jesus
Of Nazareth passeth by .”

I have the faith that his garments ,
If touched , hold virtue still
That can straighten a crooked body ,
And heal the maimed and ill .
I know that the broken-hearted ,
The countless scores of them ,
Have but to reach their hands out
And touch his garment’s hem .
Lord ,Lord , why should I waver
Through this strange night of grief ?
I have faith –I know –O master ,
Help thou my unbelief !
Jan Bagwell