PER PACEM AD LUCEM

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 9, 1897

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 23, No. 48.

PER PACEM AD LUCEM.

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be A pleasant road; I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me Aught of its load; I do not ask that flowers should always spring Beneath my feet; I know too well the poison and the sting Of things too sweet.

For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead: Lead me aright— Tho strength should falter and tho heart should bleed— Through peace to light.

I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed Full radiance here; Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread Without a fear.

I do not ask my cross to understand, My way to see; Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand, And follow Thee.

Joy is like restless day, but peace divine Like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine, Through peace to light. —Holy Family.