DEPLORE NOT THE SHADOWS OF LIFE.
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Our lives are rounded out by pain, And though it oft doth seem That we have more than we can bear, Through it we catch a gleam Of light celestial from on high; The angels speak sweet words Of hope, and peace, encouragement, Their loving care engirds Our weary, worn, and saddened hearts, And though not understood While here on earth, we know full well Our lives, by God are viewed. E’en though in life are many clouds; There is some sunshine too; Then store the sunshine you may have And shadows not pursue.