SPRING AWAKENING
'Tis so wonderful in making,
That a human breath is held;
To hear the voice of waters
Echoing sweetly in the dell!
That a human breath is held;
To hear the voice of waters
Echoing sweetly in the dell!
'Tis so wonderful in coming,
That it quickens the heart-beat:
As the voices of our loved ones,
And the pattering baby feet.
That it quickens the heart-beat:
As the voices of our loved ones,
And the pattering baby feet.
'Tis so wonderful in growing,
That it gives us strength to do;
All the hard tasks set before us
With a purpose firm and true.
That it gives us strength to do;
All the hard tasks set before us
With a purpose firm and true.
'Tis so wonderful in living,
That it creeps into our souls:
Shedding there Hope's gleaming promise
Leading up to higher goals.
That it creeps into our souls:
Shedding there Hope's gleaming promise
Leading up to higher goals.
'Tis so wonderful in feeling,
That it crushes half our pain;
And we know the dear, kind Master,
Has not called our living vain.
That it crushes half our pain;
And we know the dear, kind Master,
Has not called our living vain.
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