Make not a man your measuring-rod If you would span the way to God; Heed not our petty "worse" or "less," But fix your eyes on perfectness. Make for the loftiest point in view, And draw your friends along with you. --Amos R. Wells. Thy nature be my law, Thy spotless sanctity, And sweetly every moment draw My happy soul to thee. Soul of my soul remain; Who didst for me fulfill, In me, O Lord, fulfill again Thy heavenly Father's will. --Charles Wesley. LEAD ON, O LORD Jesus still lead on Till our rest be won; And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by thy hand To our Fatherland. If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; For, through many a foe To our home we go. When we seek relief From a long-felt grief: When oppressed by new temptations, Lord, increase and perfect patience; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more. Jesus, still lead on Till our rest be won; Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, control, protect us, Till we safely stand In our Fatherland. --Nicolaus Ludwig Zinzendorf. Give me this day A little work to occupy my mind; A little suffering to sanctify My spirit; and, dear Lord, if thou canst find Some little good that I may do for thee, I shall be glad, for that will comfort me. Mind, spirit, hand--I lift them all to thee. O make me patient, Lord, Patient in daily cares; Keep me from thoughtless words, That slip out unawares. And help me, Lord, I pray, Still nearer thee to live, And as I journey on, More of thy presence give. O square thyself for use. A stone that may Fit in the wall is not left in the way. --From the Persian. Think, and be careful what thou art within, For there is sin in the desire of sin: Think and be thankful in a different case; For there is grace in the desire of grace. --George Gordon Byron. A man's higher being is knowing and seeing; Not having or toiling for more; In the senses and soul is the joy of control, Not in pride and luxurious store. --John Boyle O'Reilly. Be with me, Lord, where'er my path may lead; Fulfill thy word, supply my every need; Help me to live each day more close to thee. And O, dear Lord, I pray abide with me. In all I think or speak or do, Whatever way my steps are bent, God shape and keep me strong and true, Courageous, cheerful, and content. --W. D. Russell.