KEEP a bright face, darling, Though the task is hard, Life holds up before you Many a bright-faced card. Though the clouds have gathered And darkened all the way, Rainbows o’er you arching Tinge the skies of gray. You have said what sunshine Leaked in with the rain Only brought new sorrow, Brought but grief and pain. Keep a bright face, darling, Set your scales anew, Weigh again the sunshine And the raindrops, too. And you’ll find your measure Hitherto was wrong, Keep a bright face, darling, And on your lips a song. Heaven decrees our burdens, And our faith God tries; But a broken spirit He can not despise. Keep a bright face, darling— Even while I write, In the fields of midnight Blossom stars of light. Though the morning cometh With a streak of gray, ’Tis a hint of sunshine And a perfect day. Journey slow and patient With a purpose strong. Keep a bright face, darling, On your lips a song. |