November 26
Companions of the Way (Evening)O God, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction.
WHEN death is coming near, When thy heart shrinks in fear And thy limbs fail,
Then raise thy hands and pray To Him who smooths thy way Through the dark vale.
Seest thou the eastern dawn, Hear'st thou in the red morn The angel's song?
Oh, lift thy drooping head, Thou who in gloom and dread Hast lain so long.
Death comes to set thee free; Oh, meet him cheerily As thy true friend, And all thy fears shall cease, And in eternal peace Thy penance end.
DE LA MOTTE FOUQUÉ
LIFE