Make thy name a word of beauty
Lustrous as the ocean pearl;
Constant in life's loving service,
Guileless through youth's mazy whirl.
Make thy name a word of beauty,
Radiant, steadfast, like a star;
Shedding from a glowing center
Love's effulgence near and far.
Aye, we greet thee, rare-sweet maiden,
(Make it evermore thy right),
Jessica—our word of beauty,
Lily, pearl, and star of light.
[TRANSITION]
Out of the blindness and the night
Into clear and constant light.
Out of the weariness and pain
Into everlasting gain.
Out of the toil and durance hard
Into rest and rich reward.
Out of the doubting and distress
Into certain blessedness.
Out of the dusty lanes of care
Into pastures green and fair.