STRENGTH FOR THE DAY by Rachel G. Alsop

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 2, 1881

STRENGTH FOR THE DAY.

By Rachel G. Alsop

STRENGTH for the day! At early dawn, I stand Helpless and weak, and with unrested eyes, Watching for day. Before its portal lies A low, black cloud,—a heavy, iron hand. Slowly the mist is lifted from the land, And pearl and amber gleam across the skies, Gladdening my upward gaze with sweet surprise. I own the sign; I know that He whose hand Hath fringed those somber clouds with ruby ray, And changed that iron bar to molten gold, Will to my wandering steps be guide and stay; Breathe o'er my wavering heart his rest for aye, And give my waiting, folded palms to hold His blessed morning boon,—strength for the day! —Rachel G. Alsop, in Scribner's.