From the land of shadows and darkened dreams,
Where all that real is, unreal seems;
Where human strength but weakness proves;
Where human love but little moves;
Where selfish ends are ever sought,
And mighty Truth appears as nought;
A white star leadeth me,
To that Haven where hath eternal lease
Sweet Purity and gentle Peace;
Where in God's might man finds his strength;
Where in God's love man finds at length
His rest, his peace, himself ensoul'd;
His heart enriched by grace untold,
A white star guideth me.
