And how what seemed reproof was love most true.
And we shall see how, while we frown and sigh,
God's plans go on as best for you and me;
How when we called he heeded not our cry,
Because his wisdom to the end could see;
And even as prudent parents disallow
Too much of sweet to crooning baby's hest,
So God perhaps is keeping from us now
Life's sweetest things because it seemeth best.
And if sometimes commingled with life's wine