And waits to see it push away the clod,

He trusts in God.

Whoever says, when clouds are in the sky,

"Be patient, heart; light breaketh by and by,"

He trusts in God.

Whoever sees 'neath winter's field of snow

The silent harvest of the future grow,

God's power must know.

Whoever lies down on his couch to sleep,

Content to lock each sense in slumber deep,