Egypt was heavy with burden of wars,
And dark with a cloud of rebellings,
But the children of Israel closed their doors,
And there was light in their dwellings.
There are wars and rumors of war to-day,
But their signal only arouses
The soldiers of Truth to watch and pray
That His light remain in their houses.
Israel tends her lamp of thought,
And keeps it brightly burning;
The oil of gladness is dearly bought
With the whole heart's silent yearning.
