Verse 1

Courage, brother! Do not stumble,

Though thy path be dark as night;

There’s a star to guide the humble:

“Trust in God, and do the right.”

Verse 2

Though the road be rough and dreary,

And its end far out of sight,

Foot it bravely! Strong or weary,

“Trust in God, and do the right.”

Verse 3

Perish policy and cunning,

Perish all that fears the light!

Whether losing, whether winning,

“Trust in God, and do the right.”

Verse 4

Simple rule, and safest guiding,

Inward peace, and inward light,

Star upon our path abiding—

“Trust in God, and do the right.”

Verse 5

Some will hate thee, some will love thee,

Some will flatter, some will slight;

Cease from man, and look above thee:

“Trust in God, and do the right.”

Verse 6

Courage, brother! Do not stumble,

Though thy path be dark as night;

There’s a star to guide the humble:

“Trust in God, and do the right.”