O world, sad world of human hearts like mine,
Whom Jesus lived to save,
What can I do?
I long to lessen mortal pain and woe,
To help bring light and good, which always bless,
And end all pain and bring all happiness.
Humanity emerging, struggling through,
You cannot answer me;
You do not know
And I must ask it at the gates of God,
And follow humbly as God daily leads;
He only knows how I can help your needs.
Hark! Even now I hear His loving voice,
The "still small voice" within,
Clear telling me,
"The best that thou canst do is just to prove
That I am present Life and Truth and Love.
These hearts are in my care: do thou rejoice!"
