Classic Poem

TO THE REV J J REYNOLDS

Dear friend, and Christian brother; if thy creed
May not on every point agree with mine;
Yet may we worship at one common shrine,
While both alike we feel our urgent need
Of the same Saviour; as a broken reed
Count all — except his righteousness Divine;
And equal honour reverently assign
Unto that Spirit, who for both must plead!
Since in these grand essentials we agree,
Oh what are modes of worship, forms of prayer,
Or outward sacraments? I would not dare
To doubt that such are helpful unto thee;
Nor wilt thou fail in charity for me,
Seeking within to know and feel them there!