UP, Pilgrim, Up! Earth's false fires fail
To light thy onward way,
Thy task? To cross yon shadowed vale,
Ere dawns eternal Day.
Fear not to tread the tangled wild,
Fear not the ambushed foe,
The Father's angels guard the child,
And Faith and strength bestow.
Obedient to the Leader's voice,
Thy cross in patience bear,
Glad to make thine the Master's choice,
Glad in His cup to share.
Seek not on mortal staff to lean
To where, by river blest,
Through peaceful paths, 'mid pastures green,
Thou shalt at last find rest.
So Love shall guide thee through the night,
Nor let thy footsteps stray.
The Star of Truth shall be thy Light,
'Til breaks supernal Day.
