In life's earnest morning
When our hope was high
Came Thy voice in summons
Not to be put by
Nor in toil nor sorrow
Weakness nor dismay
Need we ever falter
Art not Thou our stay?
Teach us, Lord, Thy wisdom
While we seek men's lore
May the mind be humbled
As we know Thee more
Let the larger vision
Bring the childlike heart
And our deeper knowledge
Holier zeal impart
Should Thy face be clouded
To our spirits' sight
Speak through human kindness
Shine through nature's light
In the face of loveded ones
In the ties of home
Only, gracious Father
To Thy children come
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Save us, Lord, from seeking
Earth's unhallowed goals
May our lifelong passion
Be the love of souls
Let us live and labor
Father, in Thy sight
Through the grace of Jesus
By the Spirit's might
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