Classic Poem

Just to be glad I am living,
Just to be glad is sweet;
Just to be glad for my loved ones,
And for friends whom we meet.

Just to be glad for the sunshine,
And for the thunderstorms too;
Glad for the calm of twilight
And for the morning's fresh dew.

Glad in life's bitter-sweet sorrows.
Glad for the comfort God sends.
Glad for the hope of reunion
Ours, when earth's happiness ends.

Just to be glad! What a blessing!
Joy divine floods our way,
Driving away every sorrow,
Brightening the loveliest day.

Father, the giver of gladness,
Hearts of thanksgiving we raise,
Asking for lives filled with sweetness,
Gratitude, gladness and praise.