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The Joy of Living

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Dec 11, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 50.

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The Joy of Living.

By Julian S. Cutler

O, give me the joy of living, And some glorious work to do; A spirit of thanksgiving, With loyal heart and true; Some pathway to make brighter Where tired feet now stray; Some burden to make lighter While ’tis day.
O, give me the joy of living In the world where God lives, too; And the blessed power of giving, Where men have so much to do; Let me strive where men are striving, And help them up the steep; May the trees I plant be thriving While I sleep.
On the fields of the Master gleaning, May my heart and hands be strong; Let me know life’s deepest meaning, Let me sing life’s sweetest song; With some faithful hearts to love me, Let me nobly do my best; And, at last, with heaven above me, Let me rest. —Rev. Julian S. Cutler.