THE ^■PGED F-45205| Y88' Tk FROM THE LIBRARY OF REV. LOUIS FITZGERALD BENSON, D. D. BEQUEATHED BY HIM TO THE LIBRARY OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY •^ vtf OF ^PR 27 1935 THE SERVICE SONG BOOK (ABRIDGED) S Prepared by the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations for the Men of the Army and Xavy Two-hundredth Thousand ASSOCIATION PRESS 124 East 28th Street, New York 1917 FOREWORD This collection of hymns and songs is a necessarily brief selection from the larger collection known as The Service Song Book. There will also be found a short series of Bible Readings and some of the Prayers which appear in the larger edition of the book. It is hoped, that this little volume may be found useful as a daily companion of the men, in the camp, on shipboard, on the march, and in the field. It appears in the throes of a world war. It is hoped that its use will be continued after the coming of a just, honorable, and permanent peace. Here will be found not only specifically religious songs, but some others which are adapted to social gather- ings. The aim has been to make a book which will serve the living experiences of our men on land and sea in their varied conditions and circumstances. Copyright, 1917, by the International Committee of Young Men's Christian Associations. THE SERVICE SONG BOOK (ABRIDGED) 1 O God, Beneath Thy Guiding Hand (i)* 1 O God, beneath Thy guiding hand, Our exiled fathers crossed the sea, And when they trod the wintry strand, With prayer and psalm, they worshipped Thee. 2 Thou heardst, well pleased, the song, the prayer — Thy blessing came; and still its power Shall onward through all ages bear The memory of that holy hour. 3 Laws, freedom, truth and faith in God Came with those exiles o'er the waves; And where their pilgrim feet have trod, The God they trusted guards their graves. 4 And here, Thy name, O God of love, Their children's children shall adore, Till these eternal hills remove And spring adorns the earth no more. — Leonard Bacon * Numbers in brackets refer to tbe complete edition. Come, Thou Almighty King (9) 1 Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise; Father! all-glorious, O'er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days! 2 Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword; Our pray'r attend: Come, and Thy people bless, And give Thy word success: Spirit of holiness! On us descend. 3 Come, holy Comforter! Thy sacred witness bear, In this glad hour: Thou, who almighty art, Now rule in every heart, And ne'er from us depart, Spirit of pow'r! 4 To the great One in Three, The highest praises be, Hence evermore! His sov'reign majesty, May we in glory see And to eternity Love and adore. — Charles G. Wesley 3 Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow (n) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. — Thomas Ken 4 The Son of God (6) 1 The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain: His blood-red banner streams afar: Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, And triumph over pain, Who patient bears his cross below — He follows in His train. 2 The martyr first, whose eagle eye Could pierce beyond the grave, Who saw his Master in the sky, And called on Him to save, Like Him, with pardon on His tongue, In midst of mortal pain, He prayed for them that did the wrong: Who follows in His train? 3 A glorious band the chosen few, On whom the Spirit came: Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew, And mocked the cross and flame. They climbed the steep ascent to heav'n Thro' peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be giv'n To follow in their train. —Reginald Heber, D.D. 5 5 A Soldier of the Cross (7) 1 Am I a soldier of the cross — A follower of the Lamb? And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name? Chorus: In the name of Christ the King, Who hath purchas'd life for me, Thro' grace I'll win the promised crown, Whate'er my cross may be. 2 Must I be carried to the skies, On flowery beds of ease, While others fought to win the prize, And sail'd thro' bloody seas? 3 Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 4 Since I must fight if I would reign, Increase my courage, Lord! I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. — Isaac Watts Copyright, 1890, by Ira D. Sankey. Used by per. 6 Who Is On the Lord's Side? (io) 1 Who is on the Lord's side? Who will serve the King? Who will be His helpers Other lives to bring? Who will leave the world's side? Who will face the foe? Who is on the Lord's side? Who for Him will go? By Thy call of mercy, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 2 Not for weight of glory, Not for crown and palm, Enter we the army, Raise the warrior psalm; But for love that claimeth Lives for whom He died; He whom Jesus nameth Must be on His side. By Thy love constraining, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. 3 Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Not with gold or gem, But with Thine own life-blood, For Thy diadem: With Thy blessing filling Each who comes to Thee, Thou hast made us willing, Thou hast made us free. By Thy grand redemption, By Thy grace divine, We are on the Lord's side, Saviour, we are Thine. — Frances R. Haver gal 7 Sound the Battle Cry (4) 1 Sound the battle cry, See! the foe is nigh; Raise the standard high For the Lord; Gird your armor on, Stand firm every one, Rest your cause upon His holy word. Chorus: Rouse then, soldiers! rally round the banner! Ready, steady, pass the word along; Onward, forward, shout aloud Hosanna! Christ is captain of the mighty throng. Strong to meet the foe, Marching on we go, While our cause, we know, Must prevail; Shield and banner bright Gleaming in the light, Battling for the right, We ne'er can fail. Oh! Thou God of all, Hear us when we call, Help us one and all By Thy grace; When the battle's done, And the victory won, May we wear the crown Before Thy face. — William F. Sherwin 8 8 Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus (8) 1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss; From victory unto victory His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed! Refrain: Stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not, it must not suffer loss! 2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, The trumpet call obey; Forth to the mighty conflict In this His glorious day; Ye that are men now serve Him Against unnumbered foes; Let courage rise with danger, And strength to strength oppose! 3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own; Put on the Gospel armor, And watching unto prayer, Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there! 4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song; To Him that overcometh, A crown of life shall be; He with the King of glory Shall reign eternally. — George Duffield Yield Not to Temptation (16) 1 Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin, Each victory will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Refrain: Ask the Saviour to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2 Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain, God's name hold in reverence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kind-hearted and true, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. 10 3 To him that o'ercometh God giveth a crown, Through faith we shall conquer Though often cast down; He who is our Saviour, Our strength will renew, Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. — H. R. Palmer 10 Onward, Christian Soldiers (18) 1 Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, Going on before. Christ, the Royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle, See His banners go. Chorus : Onward, Christian soldiers! Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, Going on before. 2 Like a mighty army, Moves the church of God: Brothers, we are treading Where the saints have trod; We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. 3 Crowns and thrones may perish, Kingdoms rise and wane, But the Church of Jesus Constant will remain: Gates of hell can never 'Gainst that Church prevail: We have Christ's own promise, And that cannot fail. 4 Onward then, ye faithful, Join our happy throng, Blend with ours your voices In the triumph song: Glory, praise and honor, Unto Christ the King: This, thro' countless ages, Men and angels sing. — Rev. S. Baring-Gould 11 Sun of My Soul (23) 1 Sun of my soul! Thou Saviour dear, It is not night if Thou be near: Oh, may no earth-born cloud arise To hide Thee from Thy servants' eyes. 2 When the soft dews of kindly sleep My weary eye-lids gently steep, Be my last tho't, how sweet to rest For ever on my Saviour's breast. 3 Abide with me from morn till eve, For without Thee I cannot live; Abide with me when night is nigh For without Thee I dare not die. 12 4 Be near to bless me when I wake, Ere thro* the world my way I take; Till, in the ocean of Thy love, I lose myself in heav'n above. — John Keble 12 Abide with Me (28) 1 Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide, The darkness deepens — Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me! 2 Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Earth's joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou, Who changest not, abide with me! 3 I need Thy presence every passing hour, What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Thro' cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me! 4 Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine thro' the gloom, and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks, and earth's vain shad- ows flee! In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me! — H. F. Lyte, D.D. 13 13 God Be With You! (27) 1 God be with you till we meet again! — By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again! Chorus : Till we meet! Till we meet! Till we meet at Jesus' feet; Till we meet! Till we meet! God be with you till we meet again! 2 God be with you till we meet again! — 'Neath His wings protecting hide you, Daily manna still divide you; God be with you till we meet again! 3 God be with you till we meet again! — Keep love's banner floating o'er you, Smite death's threatening wave before you; God be with you till we meet again! — /. E. Rankin, D.D. 14 Crown Him with Many Crowns (3i) 1 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul, and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as Thy matchless King Through all eternity. 14 2 Crown Him the Lord of Love; Behold His hands and side, Those wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his burning eye At mysteries so bright. 3 Crown Him the Lord of Peace, Whose power a sceptre sways From pole to pole, that wars may cease, Absorbed in prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, And round His pierced feet Fair flowers of paradise extend Their fragrance ever sweet. 4 Crown Him the Lord of Years, The potentate of time, Creator of the rolling spheres, Ineffably sublime! All hail! Redeemer, hail! For Thou hast died for me; Thy praise and glory shall not fail Throughout eternity. — Matthew Bridges 15 All Hail the Power (32) 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. 15 Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all; To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all; We'll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. — Rev. E. Perronet 16 I Love to Tell the Story (47) 1 I love to tell the Story Of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His Glory, Of Jesus and His Love! I love to tell the Story! Because I know it's true; It satisfies my longings, As nothing else would do. Chorus : I love to tell the Story! 'Twill be my theme in glory, To tell the Old, Old Story Of Jesus and His love. 2 I love to tell the Story! More wonderful it seems, Than all the golden fancies Of all our golden dreams. 16 I love to tell the Story! It did so much for me! And that is just the reason, I tell it now to thee. I love to tell the Story! 'Tis pleasant to repeat What seems each time I tell it, More wonderfully sweet. I love to tell the Story; For some have never heard The message of salvation From God's own Holy Word. I love to tell the Story! For those who know it best Seem hungering and thirsting To hear it, like the rest. And when, in scenes of glory, I sing the New, New Song, 'Twill be the Old, Old Story That I have loved so long. — Kate Hankey 17 In the Cross of Christ I Glory (52) 1 In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 17 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross a radiance streaming, Adds more luster to the day. 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that thro' all time abide. — /. Bowring 18 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (48) | 1 When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3 See! from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down! Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. — Isaac Watts 18 19 What a Friend We Have in Jesus (50) 1 What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear; What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer. Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear — All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. 2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer 3 Are we weak and heavy laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Saviour, still our refuge, — Take it to the Lord in prayer. Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He'll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. — Rev. J. Scriven 20 Break Thou the Bread of Life (56) 1 Break Thou the bread of life, Dear Lord, to me, As Thou didst break the loaves Beside the sea; 19 Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord; My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word! Bless Thou the truth, dear Lord, To me — to me — As Thou didst bless the bread By Galilee; Then shall all bondage cease, All fetters fall; And I shall find my peace, My All-in- All! — Mary A. Lathbury 21 Behold a Stranger at the Door! (87) 1 Behold a Stranger at the door! He gently knocks, has knock'd before, He waited long, is waiting still, You treat no other friend so ill. 2 Oh, lovely attitude! He stands With melting heart and laden hands; Oh, matchless kindness! and He shows This matchless kindness to His foes. 3 But will He prove a friend indeed? He will, the very friend you need — The friend of sinners; yes, 'tis He, With garments dyed on Calvary! 4 Rise, touched with gratitude divine, Turn out His enemy and thine, The soul-destroying monster sin, And let the heavenly Stranger in. — Joseph Grigg 20 22 Where is my Boy To-night? (58) 1 Where is my wand'ring boy to-night — The boy of my tend'rest care, The boy that was once my joy and light, The child of my love and prayer? Chorus : O where is my boy to-night? O where is my boy to-night? My heart o'erflows, for I love him, he knows, O where is my boy to-night? 2 Once he was pure as morning dew, As he knelt at his mother's knee; No face was so bright, no heart more true, And none was so sweet as he. 3 O could I see you now, my boy, As fair as in olden time, When prattle and smile made home a joy, And life was a merry chime! 4 Go for my wand'ring boy to-night; Go, search for him where you will; But bring him to me with all his blight, And tell him I love him still. — Robert Lowry, D.D. Copyright, 1905, by Mary Runyon Lowry. Renewal. Used by per. 23 Jesus is Calling (6i) 1 Jesus is tenderly calling thee home — Calling to-day, calling to-day; Why from the sunshine of love wilt thou roam Farther and farther away? 21 Refrain: Calling to-day, calling to-day; Jesus is calling, is tenderly calling to-day. 2 Jesus is calling the weary to rest — Calling to-day, calling to-day; Bring Him thy burden, and thou shalt be blest; He will not turn thee away. 3 Jesus is waiting, oh, come to Him now — Waiting to-day, waiting to-day; Come with thy sins, at His feet lowly bow; Come, and no longer delay. — Fanny J. Crosby Copyright, 1911, by Geo. C. Stebbins. Renewal. Used by per. s 24 Whosoever Will (72) 1 "Whosoever heareth," shout, shout the sound! Send the blessed tidings all the world around; Spread the joyful news wherever man is found: "Whosoever will, may come," Chorus: Whosoever will, whosoever will," Send the proclamation over vale and hill; "Tis a loving Father calls the wand'rer home; "Whosoever will, may come." 2 "Whosoever cometh need not delay, Now the door is open, enter while you may; Jesus is the true, the only Living Way: "Whosoever will, may come." 3 "Whosoever will," the promise secure, "Whosoever will," for ever must endure; "Whosoever will," 'tis life for evermore: "Whosoever will, may come." —P. P. Bliss 22 25 Pull for the Shore (70) 1 Light in the darkness, sailor, day is at hand! See o'er the foaming billows fair Haven's land, Drear was the voyage, sailor, now almost o'er, Safe within the lifeboat, sailor, pull for the shore. Chorus: Pull for the shore, sailor, pull for the shore! Heed not the rolling waves, but bend to the oar, Safe in the lifeboat, sailor, cling to self no more! Leave the poor old stranded wreck, and pull for the shore. 2 Trust in the lifeboat, sailor, all else will fail, Stronger the surges dash and fiercer the gale, Heed not the stormy winds, tho' loudly they roar; Watch the "bright and morning star," and pull for the shore. 3 Bright gleams the morning, sailor, up lift the eye; Clouds and darkness disappearing, glory is nigh! Safe in the lifeboat, sailor, sing evermore; "Glory, glory, hallelujah !" pull for the shore. —P. P. Bliss 26 I Am Praying for You (65) 1 I have a Saviour, He's pleading in glory, A dear, loving Saviour tho' earth-friends be few; And now He is watching in tenderness o'er me, And, oh, that my Saviour were your Saviour too. Chorus: For you I am praying, For you I am praying, For you I am praying, I'm praying for you. 23 2 I have a Father; to me He has given A hope for eternity, blessed and true; And soon will He call me to meet Him in heaven, But, oh, that He'd let me bring you with me too! 3 I have a robe; 'tis resplendent in whiteness, Awaiting in glory my wondering view; Oh, when I receive it all shining in brightness, Dear friend, could I see you receiving one too! 4 When Jesus has found you, tell others the story, That my loving Saviour is your Saviour too; Then pray that your Saviour may bring them to glory, And pray'r will be answered — 'twas answered for you! * _S. O'Maley Cluff Copyright, 1904, by Ira D. Sankey. Used by per. The Biglow & Main Co. 27 Just as I Am (75) 1 Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me. And that Thou bidd'st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 2 Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 3 Just as I am, though tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! 4 Just as I am — Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come! I come! — C, Elliott 24 28 It May Not Be On the Mountain's Height (69) 1 It may not be on the mountain's height, Or over the stormy sea; It may not be at the battle's front My Lord will have need of me; But if by a still small voice He calls To paths that I do not know, I'll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in Thine, I'll go where you want me to go. Refrain : I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, Over mountain, or plain, or sea; I'll say what you want me to say, dear Lord, I'll be what you want me to be. 2 Perhaps today there are loving words Which Jesus would have me speak; There may be now in the paths of sin Some wanderer whom I should seek; O Saviour, if Thou wilt be my guide, Though dark and rugged the way, My voice shall echo Thy message sweet, I'll say what you want me to say. 3 There's surely somewhere a lowly place In earth's harvest field so wide, Where I may labor through life's short day, For Jesus the Crucified; So trusting my all to Thy tender care, And knowing Thou lovest me, I'll do Thy will with a heart sincere, I'll be what you want me to be. — Mary Brown 25 29 O Jesus, I Have Promised (85) 1 O Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, My Master and my Friend: I shall not fear the battle If Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway If Thou wilt be my Guide. 2 O let me feel Thee near me, The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, The tempting sounds I hear: My foes are ever near me, Around me and within; But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer, And shield my soul from sin. 3 O let me hear Thee speaking In accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, The murmurs of self-will: O speak to reassure me, To hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul. 4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised To all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory There shall Thy servant be; And, Jesus, I have promised To serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow My Master and my Friend. — John E. Bode 26 30 I Need Thee Every Hour (91) 1 I need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. Refrain: I need Thee, oh! I need Thee, Every hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to Thee. 2 I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou near by, Temptations lose their pow'r When Thou art nigh. 3 I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain. 4 I need Thee every hour, Teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises In me fulfil. 5 I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One; Oh, make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. — Mrs. A. 5. Hawks Copyright. \ ( )\i. by Mary Runyon Lowry. Renewal. Used by per. 27 31 Pass Me Not (97) 1 Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art smiling, Do not pass me by. Chorus: Saviour, Saviour, Hear my humble cry, While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. 2 Let me at a throne of mercy Find a sweet relief. Kneeling there in deep contrition, Help my unbelief: 3 Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. 4 Thou the Spring of all my comfort More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in Heav'n but Thee? — Fanny J. Crosby 32 Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me! (99) 1 Jesus, Saviour pilot me, Over life's tempestuous sea; Unknown waves before me roll, Hiding rock and treach'rous shoal; Chart and compass come from Thee: Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 28 2 As a mother 'tills her child, Thou canst hush the ocean wild; Boist'rous waves obey Thy will, When Thou say'st to them, "Be still!" Wondrous Sov'reign of the sea, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. 3 When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar 'Twixt me and the peaceful rest, Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, "Fear not, I will pilot thee!" — E. Hopper, D.D. 33 Show Me Thy Face (104) 1 Show me Thy face — one transient gleam Of loveliness divine, And I shall never think or dream Of other love save Thine: All lesser light will darken quite, All lower glories wane, The beautiful of earth will scarce Seem beautiful again. 2 Show me Thy face — my faith and love Shall henceforth fixed be, And nothing here have power to move My soul's serenity. My life shall seem a trance, a dream, And all I feel and see, Illusive, visionary, — Thou, The one reality! 29 Show me Thy face — I shall forget ,The weary days of yore, The fretting ghosts of vain regret Shall haunt my soul no more. All doubts and fears for future years, In quiet trust subside, And naught but blest content and calm Within my breast abide. Show me Thy face — the heaviest cross Will then seem light to bear, There will be gain in every loss, And peace with every care. With such light feet the years will fleet, Life seem as brief as blest, Till I have laid my burden down, And entered into rest. — Anon. 34 Nearer, my God, to Thee