The Way of Life

The Way of Life

Our lives upon life's ocean waves

Are tossed about like ships at sea,

And we, the captains of our souls,

Must guide them to eternity.

We at the helm must meet the storm,

And plow right through each rolling wave.

Just steer your bark the best you can,

And try your best your soul to save!

At times the sea will tranquil be;

At other times the billows roar.

Tis then you'll find it hard to steer

Your soul towards the heavenly shore.

And if the clouds obscure your view,

And you lose heart, and oft despair,

Let faith, your compass, never fail;

Just steer into God's harbor fair.

Wm. H. Latimer.

Camp Kearny, Cal.