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THROUGH PEACE TO LIGHT

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Nov 10, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 45.

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THROUGH PEACE TO LIGHT.

By Adelaide A. Procter

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!
—Adelaide A. Procter.