At noontide faint not thou forlorn,

At evening sow again!

Blessed are they, whate’er betide,

Who thus all waters sow beside.

2 Thou knowest not which seed shall grow,

Or which may die, or live;

In faith, and hope, and patience, sow!

The increase God shall give,

According to His gracious will,—

As best his purpose may fulfil.