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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 17, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 39.

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Strength for Today

STRENGTH for today is all that we need, As there never will be a tomorrow; For tomorrow will prove but another today, With its measure of joy and sorrow.
Then why forecast the trials of life, With much sad and grave persistence, And wait and watch for a crowd of ills That as yet have no existence?
Strength for today! what a precious boon For earnest hearts who labor! For the willing hands that minister To the needy friend or neighbor.
Strength for today, that the weary hearts In the battle for right may quail not, And the eyes bedimmed by bitter tears In their search for light may fail not.
Strength for today on the downhill track For the travelers near the valley; That up, far up on the other side, Erelong they may safely rally.
Strength for today, that one precious youth May happily shun temptation, And build from the rise to the set of the sun On a strong and sure foundation.
Strength for today, in house and home, To practice forbearance sweetly; To scatter kind words and loving deeds, Still trusting in God completely.
Strength for today is all that we need, As there never will be a tomorrow; For tomorrow will prove but another today, With its measure of joy and sorrow.
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