Classic Poem

Sunlight of the heavenly day,
Mighty to revive and cheer,
Bless our yet untrodden way,
Lead us through the entered year!
In the shining of thy face,
Teach us as we pass along,
Even in a dreary place,
Many a sweet thanksgiving song.

Forward, though the path be hid,
Though we pass the lurking foe,
Though the sound of war forbid,
Girt with gladness let us go!
Bold in thy protecting care,
Through the desert or the sea,
Strong to prove thee faithful there,
On, to reign in life with thee!