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Strength for to-day is all that we need,
As there never will be a to-morrow;
For to-morrow will prove but another to-day,
With its measure of joy and sorrow.

Then why forecast the trials of life,

With much sad and grave persistence,
And wait and watch for a crowd of ills
That as yet have no existence?

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Strength for to-day, in house and home,
To practice forbearance sweetly;
To scatter kind words and loving deeds,
Still trusting in God completely.

ANONYMOUS.

Father of Lights, whose unvarying love has so often shamed our fears, lift up the light of Thy countenance upon us and make morning in our hearts. Give us, as Thy sons, courage for the day's work, and minds quick to find our Father's hand in the day's experience and our Father's likeness in the men about us. May we make no one sorrowful to-day, but brighten the world in our measure with the helpfulness of Him who came not to judge, but to save it. So may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ go with us to the day's close. Amen. EDGAR J. GOODSPEED.

Change the dream of me and mine
For the truth of Thee and Thine,
And, through chaos, doubt, and strife,
Interfuse Thy calm of life.

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Heavenly Father, we rejoice in Thy love, and in Thy manifold blessings. Greater than we can number have been Thy mercies all the days of our lives. Many times we have been selfish and ungrateful. We have forgotten Thee, and in our hearts there has been no thankfulness. Forgive us, we

pray Thee, and grant that this day may be filled with joy and inspiration. Broaden our vision, deepen our consecration, and help us to worship Thee in spirit and in truth. In the Master's name, we ask it. Amen.

JAMES F. HALLIDAY.

I prayed for wealth:

Then what I had, all that I lost.

I prayed for fame:

It came to others, but me it mocked.

I prayed for health:

But strength grew less, and with it heart and hope. I prayed for courage:

But cruel, heartless fate gave only fear for what I asked,

I prayed to die:

But awful answer this a living death.

I prayed at last, Thy will alone be done:

Then heaven heard and gave me all the good

I asked before, a thousandfold;

And with it love to God and all mankind
And deathless life.

FRANK N. RIALE.

Heavenly Father, grant to us the spirit of sincere, unfeigned humility, and by the gracious influences of Thy Spirit cherish, and deepen, and perfect it, that we may build for Thee of lowly thoughts and lowly aims an abiding place within our souls. Forgive whatever has grieved Thy love in our thoughts or words or deeds, and if, consciously or unconsciously, we have become estranged from Thee, have mercy upon us according to Thy loving kindness. May we not strive to master others, but may we aim in love to serve them. We ask this, in the spirit of

Him who came not to be ministered unto, but to

minister. Amen.

GEORGE L. PAYSON.

Because I lift my head above the mist,

Where the sun shines and the broad breezes blow, By every ray and every raindrop kissed

That God's love doth bestow;

Think you I find no bitterness at all,

No burden to be borne like Christian's pack? Think you there are no ready tears to fall Because I keep them back?

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Dark skies must clear, and when the clouds are past,
One golden day redeems a weary year.
Patient, I listen, sure that sweet at last
Will sound his voice of cheer.

CELIA THAXter.

Heavenly Father, we seek Thee early for our hearts are burdened. Forgive us if we have borne the load alone until our souls are paralyzed, and we idly wait the better day. O God, how many there are this day more tried than we, friends untrue, poverty withering the soul, ideals unrealized, loved ones snatched away. Grant us this morning a new vision of Thy love. Help us to see Thy purpose when the hour is darkest. Upon Thee we cast all our care. We yoke ourselves with Thee to-day. Send us forth with courage and gladness to meet the day and its tasks. Amen.

H. BLUNT.

I prayed for wealth:

Then what I had, all that I lost.

I prayed for fame:

It came to others, but me it mocked.

I prayed for health:

But strength grew less, and with it heart and hope. I prayed for courage:

But cruel, heartless fate gave only fear for what I asked,

I prayed to die:

But awful answer this - a living death.

I prayed at last, Thy will alone be done:

Then heaven heard and gave me all the good

I asked before, a thousandfold;

And with it love to God and all mankind

And deathless life.

FRANK N. RIALE.

Heavenly Father, grant to us the spirit of sincere, unfeigned humility, and by the gracious influences of Thy Spirit cherish, and deepen, and perfect it, that we may build for Thee of lowly thoughts and lowly aims an abiding place within our souls. Forgive whatever has grieved Thy love in our thoughts or words or deeds, and if, consciously or unconsciously, we have become estranged from Thee, have mercy upon us according to Thy loving kindness. May we not strive to master others, but may we aim in love to serve them. We ask this, in the spirit of Him who came not to be ministered unto, but to minister. Amen.

GEORGE L. PAYSON.

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