GIVE us, O Lord, the confidence
Of those who trust in Thee,
Who trust because they know, and know
Because of what they see,—
In evil hour God their high tower,
Nothing so sure as He.
We would not be of varying mood,
But steadfast, firm, and strong;
Caprice should have no place in us
Who wage a war with wrong.
Weakness is sin such hearts within
As unto Christ belong.
Though hard the task, and rough the road,
Though every step give pain;
Though leagues of desert stretch before,
We undeterred remain;
With courage true, our course pursue—
Repeated triumphs gain.
Exultant faith and patient love,
High hope and purpose pure,—
These must we keep for sustenance,
Privations to endure.
And happy they, who, in the way,
Their Lord's "Well done" secure.
O mighty Captain, conquering King !
Make us a valiant host;
All-daring, brave,—worthy of Thee
Unto the uttermost.
Baptize with fire, faint hearts inspire,
And quicken all the lost.
HERBERT LACK, 1902.
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