Prepared to do thy bidding cheerfully—
Be this my highest and my holiest joy.
Teach me to live—my daily cross to bear,
Nor murmur though I bend beneath its load.
Only be with me, let me feel thee near,
Thy smile sheds gladness on the darkest road.
Teach me to live and find my life in thee,
Looking from earth and earthly things away.
Let me not falter, but untiringly
Press on, and gain new strength and power each day.