New Year

ACROSS the life-path of our destiny

The tempests roll,

Chill mists of doubt, dread harbingers of ill

Assail the soul.

Behind the veil that hides our future fate

We stand in fear,

While yet the shaft of day illumes the dawn

Of this New Year.

How far along the road of life shall be

Our pilgrimage?

Or has the book of our day’s journey reached

Its farthest page?

Will star-crowned joy breathe in our ear sweet songs

Of love and mirth,

Or will sad grief with tear-filled eyes bow down

Our hearts to earth?

…..

Rest sure in Faith. Our times are in His hand,

He guides our way,

And guards our feet thro’ darkness and thro’ storm

To perfect day.