Biography of martha snell nicholson wikipedia

Martha Snell Nicholson, like Amy Carmichael, lived in the first half of the twentieth century. One spent most of her adult life as an invalid bound to her bed, suffering from chronic pain due to various medical conditions.

The other, Amy Carmichael, went first as a missionary to Japan, and then to South India where she was able to rescue little children abandoned by their parents to a life of temple prostitution. The last twenty years of her life were spent confined to bed after a fall and devastating injury.

Biography of martha snell nicholson wikipedia

Martha Snell Nicholson (1886-1951):

The Thorn
I stood a mendicant of God before His royal throne
And begged him for one priceless gift, which I could call my own.

I took the gift from out His hand, but as I would depart
I cried, “But Lord this is a thorn and it has pierced my heart.”

This is a strange, a hurtful gift, which Thou hast given me.
He said, “My child, I give good gifts, and gave My best to thee.”

I took it home and thoug