Chapter XI: Hopes That Abide

Earth’s bright hopes must fade,
Not those which grace hath given;
Joys were fleeting made,
But not the joys of Heaven!
Stars that shine above,
And flowers that cannot wither,
These are types of peace and love
That shall abide for ever.

Who that seeks the skies
Would mourn earth’s pleasures blighted,
Weep o’er broken ties
Soon to be re-united?
Blest e’en awhile to be
In darkness and in sorrow,
Assured we soon the dawn shall see
Of an eternal morrow!