What does it matter if here or there
Is a strand of joy or a thread of care,
If when the web has been finished all
The final pattern is beautiful?
The One who weaves on the world’s great loom
Must make His fabric of shine and gloom.
It takes the gold and the somber hue
To make it lovely when He is through.
What does it matter if there or here
Is a song of joy or a falling tear,
If at the hour of the setting sun
A lovely product is held forth done?
The One who orders the passing hours
With ceaseless cycle of sun and showers
Fashions the color and rare design
Of a growing tapestry divine.