New Day

Ere thou risest from thy bed, Speak to God Whose wings were spread O'er thee in the helpless night: Lo, He wakes thee now with light! Lift thy burden and thy care In the mighty arms of prayer.

Lord, the newness of this day Calls me to an untried way: Let me gladly take the road, Give me strength to bear my load, Thou my guide and helper be-- I will travel through with Thee.

The Mission Inn, California, Easter, 1913.