By whom my soul forever lives.

4Either his hand preserves from pain,

Or, if I feel it, heals again;

From strife and sorrow shields my breast,

Or overrules them for the best.

516. 7s. M. 6l. Bowring.

The Pilgrimage of Life.

1Lead us with thy gentle sway,

As a willing child is led;

Speed us on our forward way,