"Dear Lord, the way seems very dark,

I cannot see"

"Yes, child, I know, but I will be thy Light—

Come, follow Me!"

"Dear Lord, so lonely is this way—

Where are my friends?"

"My child, dost thou forget how far from Me

Their pathway tends?"

I scarce can stand."

"O, foolish child, trust not in thine own strength,

Come, take My hand;

"For I have trod this way before,

So dark to thee.

I know each step, its weariness and pain,

Wilt trust in Me?"

"Yea, Lord, though friendless, lonely, dark,

This way may be,

I will be strong. Beloved Guide, lead on,

I follow Thee"

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