Alfred H. Miles, ed. The Sacred Poets of the Nineteenth Century. 1907.
By Trust in God (Courage, brother!)Norman Macleod (18121872)
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Though thy path is dark as night;
There’s a star to guide the humble:
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
And its ending out of sight;
Foot it bravely, strong or weary;
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
Perish all that fears the light!
Whether losing, whether winning,
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
Fiends can look like angels bright;
Trust no custom, school, or fashion,
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
Trust no leaders in the fight;
But, in every word and action,
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
Some will flatter, some will slight;
Cease from man, and look above thee;
“Trust in God, and do the right.”
Inward peace, and inward light;
Star upon our path abiding:
“Trust in God, and do the right.”