THROUGH PEACE TO LIGHT.
By Sel.
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 so sweet. For one thing only, Lord, dear Lord, I plead:
Lead me aright,
Though strength should falter, and the heart
Should bleed,
Through peace—to light.
I do not ask, O Lord, that thou wouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of light 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.
—Sel.