_Have Faith in God_
What though the dark close round, the storm increase,
Though friends depart, all earthly comforts cease;
Hath He not said, I give my children peace?
Believe his word.
_Complain of Naught_
To murmur, fret, repine, lament, bemoan--
How sinful, stupid, wrong! God's on the throne,
Does all in wisdom, ne'er forgets his own.
Be filled with praise.
_Watch Unto Prayer_
Think much of God, 'twill save thy soul from sin;
Without his presence let no act begin;
Look up, keep vigil, fear not; thou shalt win.
See him in all.
_Go Armed with Christ_
He said, "I come, O God, to do thy will."
Shall we not, likewise, all his word fulfill,
And find a weapon firm 'gainst every ill?
Put on the Lord.
_Be True, Be Sweet_
Let not the conflict make thee sour or sad;
Swerve not from battle: faithful, loyal, glad--
The likeness of our Saviour may be had.
Aim high, press on!
--James Mudge.
Forenoon and afternoon and night,--Forenoon,
And afternoon, and night,--Forenoon, and--what?
The empty song repeats itself. No more?
Yea, that is Life: make this forenoon sublime,
This afternoon a psalm, this night a prayer,
And Time is conquered, and thy crown is won.
--Edward Rowland Sill.