What waits beyond,—of good or ill,

We vainly struggle to discern;—

Poor, sinful, blind, and comfortless,

O pitying Christ! to Thee we turn.

Our only help and refuge, Thou;—

Give joy for sorrow, peace for strife;

We bring our burdened hearts to Thee,

O Love divine! our Light, our Life.

OUR LIFE IS LENT.

Our life is Lent:—