’Tis unseen by mortal eyes.

4 Yes, unseen—but still believe me,

Such a guide my steps attends;

He’ll in every strait relieve me,

He from every harm defends.

5 Pilgrim! see that stream before thee!

Darkly winding through the vale;

Should its deadly waves roll o’er thee,

Would not then thy courage fail?

6 No, that stream has nothing frightful;