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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 3, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 31.

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Why Not Be Glad?

By Marianne Farningham

THERE is a sad heart evermore For one that aye rejoices; Yet let the people lift their hearts, And sing with merry voices— Cares be forgotten, burdens down; Amidst this radiant weather No one is wholly desolate; Let us be glad together.
No good we loved is really lost, Nor vain the least endeavor; God's care encircles every one, And blesses him forever. These truths gleam out in words of white From all the hawthorn hedges, And smile in blue forget-me-nots From all the summer sedges.
Be good, be glad: your share of joy, Is it not in your keeping? You might be glad for very love, Though all the world were weeping; But now that all things wear a smile, Let faith keep pace with sorrow, And praiseful song and trustful hope Be ready for to-morrow.
—Marianne Farningham.