Hard Times + 

I am weary, and very lonely, + 

And can but think⁠—think. + 

If there were some water only + 

That a spirit might drink⁠—drink, + 

And arise, + 

With light in the eyes + 

And a crown of hope on the brow, + 

To walk abroad in the strength of gladness, + 

Not sit in the house, benumbed with sadness⁠— + 

As now! + 

But, Lord, thy child will be sad⁠— + 

As sad as it pleases thee; + 

Will sit, not seeking to be glad, + 

Till thou bid sadness flee, + 

And, drawing near, + 

With thy good cheer + 

Awake thy life in me. + 