God's world is very large,
Ours is so small;
Our love is for our own,
His love for all.
The Father's light and love
No change can dim;
Why have His children grown
So unlike Him?
Faces care-worn and hard,
Hearts of unrest,
Hands swift to snatch and hold
For self the best.
Insatiate greed of gold,
Luxury, ease—
What do the sons of God,
Craving for these?
O, for the love of God,
Keep love to man!
Study the Father's will,
Further His plan.
Self-love is never joy,
Never knows peace;
Aye, in the Godlike soul
Self-love must cease.
Children of love divine,
Learn larger ways;
Cherish the nobler life
Filled with God's praise.
Sorrow will lose its power,
Morning will break,
If the heart lose itself
For love's dear sake.