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The Secret of a Happy Day

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 8, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 17.

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The Secret of a Happy Day

By Frances R. Havergal

JUST to let thy Father do What he will; Just to know that he is true, And be still; Just to follow, hour by hour, As he leadeth; Just to draw the moment’s power As it needeth; Just to trust him,—this is all! Then the day will surely be Peaceful, whatsoever befall, Bright and blessed, calm and free.
Just to let him speak to thee Through his Word, Watching that his voice may be Clearly heard; Just to tell him everything As it rises, And at once to him to bring All surprises; Just to listen, and to stay Where you cannot miss his voice,— This is all! and thus today, Communing, you shall rejoice.
Just to leave in his dear hand Little things, All we cannot understand, All that stings; Just to let him take the care Sorely pressing, Finding all we let him bear Changed to blessing,— This is all! and yet the way Marked by him who loves thee best! Secret of a happy day, Secret of his promised rest!
—Frances R. Havergal.