NEW DAY

By Henry Van Dyke

Ere thou risest from thy bed,

Speak to God Whose wings were spread

O'er thee in the helpless night:

Lo, He wakes thee now with light!

Lift thy burden and thy care

In the mighty arms of prayer.

Lord, the newness of this day

Calls me to an untried way:

Let me gladly take the road,

Give me strength to bear my load,

Thou my guide and helper be —

I will travel through with Thee.