Take Courage

Take Courage Though war afflicts the world With want and woe and fear, Truth's banner is unfurled Our hearts to bless and cheer; The blest Millennium, by and by, Will drain our tears of sorrow dry. So let me not be faint, Nor think God's promise lost, But strive to be a Saint, Whate'er may be the cost. With Heav'n to help us, what can harm Our homes or cause our souls alarm? The wars we now behold That terrorize the earth, By Heav'n will be controlled To prove of nameles? worth; To make the proud and vain confess Their need of God to save and bless. After this savage war, When peace has been restored, The nations near and far Will learn to trust the Lord; And truth, triumphant evermore, Will be revered as ne'er before. So, be encouraged still, Though war clouds shroud the sky, And trust to Heaven's will To bring Salvation nigh; That earth may be redeemed from woe And man be blessed with peace below. James Crystal Altonah, Utah