Be strong to _hope_, O Heart!
Though day is bright,
The stars can only shine
In the dark night.
Be strong, O Heart of mine,
Look towards the light!
Be strong to _bear_, O Heart!
Nothing is vain:
Strive not, for life is care,
And God sends pain;
Heaven is above, and there
Rest will remain!
Be strong to _love_, O Heart!
Love knows not wrong;
Didst thou love--creatures even,
Life were not long;
Didst thou love God in heaven,
Thou wouldst be strong!
--_Adelaide Procter._