# The Valley of Vision – “Year’s End”

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- Published: 2015-12-10T11:00:53-06:00
- Author: tollelege

O Love Beyond Compare,

Thou art good when Thou givest,
 when Thou takest away, when the sun shines upon
me, when night gathers over me. Thou hast loved me before the foundation of the 
world, and in love didst redeem my soul; Thou dost love me still, in spite of my
hard heart, ingratitude, distrust. Thy goodness has been with me another year, leading
me through a twisting wilderness, in retreat helping me to advance, when beaten 
back making sure headway. Thy goodness will be with me in the year ahead; I hoist
sail and draw up anchor, With Thee as the blessed pilot of my future as of my past.
I bless Thee that Thou hast veiled my eyes to the waters ahead. If Thou hast appointed
storms of tribulation, Thou wilt be with me in them; If I have to pass through tempests
of persecution and tempation, I shall not drown; If I am to die, I shall see Thy
face the sooner; If a painful end is to be my lot, grant me grace that my faith 
fail not; If I am to be cast aside from the service I love, I can make no stipulation;
Only glorify Thyself in me whether in comfort or trial, as a chosen vessel meet 
always for thy use.

–Arthur Bennett, ed., “[Year’s End](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0851518214?tag=toletaupanre-20),”
in _[The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0851518214?tag=toletaupanre-20)_(
Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1983), 111.

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