Let God

In a small, neglected garden,

Where flowers used to grow,

A weather beaten birdhouse

Shelters sparrows from the snow.

They greet the sun at dawning

With sprightliness and song,

Cheerful, uncomplaining

As the day is long.

In time of tribulation,

Whatever our lot might be,

Let God lift up the burden,

From heartache set you free;

And like the little sparrow

Find solace and release,

With song and prayer at dawning,

Enfolded in God's peace.

-Elsie Natalie Brady