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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 7, 1878

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I do not ask, dear 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,— Though strength should falter, and though 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.

—Sel.