Father, I thank Thee for the dawn of light
Which brings the day;
I know that Thou wilt guide my steps aright
And lead the way.
And if perchance I falter on the road,
I clasp Thy hand
And know that Thou wilt lift my seeming load
And understand.
In Love, in Truth, no discord mars the years,
No pain, no death.
Life is not measured by its tithe of tears,
Nor counted breath;
But by good deeds inspired by thoughts divine
The crown is gained,
And from the heights where golden glories shine,
God's peace obtained.
I know His law, unchanging, true, and kind.
Will prove the right;
Will conquer sin, the myth of error bind
With bands of light,
So with a song I work, and watch, and pray,
And I am blest;
His presence will go with me all the way,
And give me rest.
