OVER THE SEA OF LIFE.
I cannot see iny path across life's trackless ocean, Nor if a gentle breeze or storms shall bear me on; Or if the sunshine warm or clouds shall be my portion, Nor when nor where the haven shall after all be won! I came npt on the voyage for profit, nor for pleasure, Nor seeking praise of men—a transient vain renown ; Ho thought had I of labor, nor the doubtful joys of leisure, The battle's fierce encounter, nor the Tictor's starry crown! My Master bade me come—-an all-sufficient reason Why sailed I forth upon life's troubled sea; I know that He is able to guide in every season, I know that He is willing—l'm sure Ha leadeth me!
Though dark may be the skies, and storms surround my pillow— Yet what have Ito fear 1 The Master knows the way ! Obeying His command, be bright or dark the billow, He'll guide me to my haven—to Heaven's eternal day I -.-Rawei Francis, Geraldine.
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Temuka Leader, Issue 2393, 1 September 1892, Page 4
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167OVER THE SEA OF LIFE. Temuka Leader, Issue 2393, 1 September 1892, Page 4
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