University of Virginia Library

RECOMPENSE.

Tired hearts that sigh at every close of day,
That have but faith to live your simple part,
Think not your service vain, God shall repay
Your loyalty to the eternal heart.
Each kindly thought that's spoken to a friend,
Each smile of hope to cheer a heart that's sad
Shall bring true recompense to thee, and lend
A pleasure to the years to make thee glad.
Each act of kindness in the hour of need,
Each word of comfort to a soul grief-riven,
Alike shall bring to thee a worthy meed,
Is rendered unto man, and God in Heaven.