If on our daily course our mind

Verse 1

If on our daily course our mind Be set, to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice.

Verse 2

Old friends, old scenes, will lovelier be, As more of heaven in each we see; Some softening gleam of love and prayer Shall dawn on every cross and care.

Verse 3

O could we learn that sacrifice, What light would all around us rise! How would our hearts with wisdom talk Along life’s dullest, dreariest walk!

Verse 4

The trivial round, the common task, Will furnish all we ought to ask; Room to deny ourselves, a road To bring us daily nearer God.