Bear the burden of the present

Verse 1

Bear the burden of the present, Let the morrow bear its own; If the morning sky be pleasant, Why the coming night bemoan?

Verse 2

If the darkened heavens lower, Wrap thy cloak around thy form; Though the tempest rise in power, God is mightier than the storm.

Verse 3

Steadfast faith and hope unshaken Animate the trusting breast; Step by step the journey’s taken Nearer to the land of rest.

Verse 4

All unseen, the Master walketh By the toiling servant’s side: Comfort in the words He speaketh, While His hands uphold and guide.

Verse 5

Grief, nor pain, nor any sorrow Rends thy breast to Him unknown; He today and He tomorrow Grace sufficient gives His own.

Verse 6

Holy strivings nerve and strengthen, Long endurance wins the crown: When the evening shadows lengthen, Thou shalt lay the burden down.