O SON OF MAN

By Gilbert Parker

O son of man, behold

If thou shouldst stumble on the nameless trail,

The trail that no man rides,

Lift up thy heart,

Behold, O son of man, thou hast a helper near!

O son of man, take heed

If thou shouldst fall upon the vacant plain,

The plain that no man loves,

Reach out thy hand,

Take heed, O son of man, strength shall be given thee!

O son of man, rejoice:

If thou art blinded even at the door,

The door of the Safe Tent,

Sing in thy heart,

Rejoice, O son of man, thy pilot leads thee home!