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PER PACEM AD LUCEM.
I do not ask, Oh Lord, that life may be
A pleasant road;
I do no ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;
A pleasant road;
I do no ask that Thou wouldst take from me
Aught of its load;
I do not ask that flowers should always spring
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.
Beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting
Of things too sweet.
For one thing, only Lord, dear Lord, I plead,
Lead me aright—
Though strength should falter, and though heart should bleed—
Through Peace to Light.
Lead me aright—
Though strength should falter, and though heart should bleed—
Through Peace to Light.
I do not ask, Oh Lord, that Thou shouldst shed
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.
Full radiance here;
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread
Without a fear.
I do not ask my cross to understand,
My way to see—
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand
And follow Thee.
My way to see—
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand
And follow Thee.
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Joy is like restless day; but peace divine
Like quiet night:
Lead me Oh Lord—till perfect Day shall shine,
Through Peace to Light.
Like quiet night:
Lead me Oh Lord—till perfect Day shall shine,
Through Peace to Light.
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