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David Marshall Stuart: Acknowledge God Whate’er Your Fate

Acknowledge God Whate’er Your Fate

By David M. Stuart

Acknowledge God whate’er your fate,
In all life’s trials, take this stand;
The pure and good only are great,
And ever blessed who own his hand.
Come wealth or want, come good or ill,
May we with grace accept our part,
Approve kind heaven’s superior will
And do it with a cheerful heart.
Do well your part, and win the prize.
Battle to conquer, if you can,
And if you fail, or if you rise,
Still aim to be an honest man.
Oh! Sacred flame, inspire your heart,
And potent stand for God and right,
Until his knowledge fills the earth;
Then peace and plenty shall abound,
and truth and freedom make us one,
And every man in every place,
Well pleased, proclaim God’s will be done.

Ogden, Utah, January 1, 1895.

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