ATHER of every age,
Of every rolling sphere,
Help us to write a deathless page
Of truth, this dawning year!
INVOCATION FOR 1868
ATHER of every age,Of every rolling sphere,
Help us to write a deathless page
Of truth, this dawning year!
Help us to humbly bow
To Thy all-wise behest—
Whatever the gift of joy or woe,
Knowing Thou knowest best.
To Thy all-wise behest—
Whatever the gift of joy or woe,
Knowing Thou knowest best.
Aid our poor soul to sing
Above the tempest's glee;
Give us the eagle's fearless wing,
The dove's to soar to Thee!
Above the tempest's glee;
Give us the eagle's fearless wing,
The dove's to soar to Thee!
All-merciful and good,
Hover the homeless heart!
Give us this day our daily food
In knowing what Thou art!
Hover the homeless heart!
Give us this day our daily food
In knowing what Thou art!
Swampscott, Mass., January 1, 1868.