A beautiful crown awaits you,
In the realm of your chosen life,
No higher duty commands you,
Than to be a minister’s wife.
The road you are now to travel,
Is high over the common plain,
But when you have reached its level,
You must rise above it again.
You must go onward and upward,
Nor halt in your journey thru life,
There’s always work in Christ’s vineyard,
For the faithful minister’s wife.
’Tis a difficult role to fill,
And the work will never be done,
But if you take hold with a will,
Then half the victory is won.
Grapple with boldness and courage,
The duties to which you’re assigned,
And use all your strength and knowledge,
In work for the good of mankind.
Always be pleasant and cheerful,
Forgiving, consoling and kind,
Speak soothing words to the tearful,
Bring light to the hearts of the blind.
Help, O help the poor and the sick,
Help them with tears, labor and love,
Help them out when sorrows are thick,
Help them in the kingdom above.
There’s a veil that obstructs our view,
From the beautiful higher life,
You should try hard to break it thru,
For you are a minister’s wife.
Be a helpmeet to your husband,
Relieve him of burdens and care,
And the noble work of his hand,
Will bring you in glory to share.
Wherever duty may place you,
In all the relations of life,
Remember, father commands you,
Be a model minister’s wife.