I have learnt a heavenly secret, Yet I know not how or where ; But I know 'tis sweet and precious, Ever true, and glad, and fair ; And that God in heaven reveals it To all whose ears can hear.
2. And I know that ere I learnt it Oft my way was lone and hard ; And anon in life's glad music There was always that which jarred. And a hidden, dreary discord That all its sweetness marred.
3. But my harp of life was lifted By the Lord, who knew the range Of its many strings who made it, And He struck a keynote strange : At the touch of Christ my Master I heard the music change.
4. Then no more it failed and faltered. And no longer sobbed and strove ; But it seemed to soar and mingle With the song of heaven above ; For the pierced hand of Jesus Had struck the keynote----Love.
5. All thy heart's long-prisoned music Let the Master's hand set free---- Let Him whisper now His secret, As He whispered once to me : " Child, My love's the golden keynote Of all My will for thee ! "