How Can I Keep From Singing
My life goes on in endless songAbove earth's lamentationsI hear the reel, though far-off hymnThat hails a new creation.
Through all the tumult and the strifeI hear its music ringing,It sounds an echo in my soulHow can I keep from singing?
While though the tempest loudly roarsI hear the truth, it liveth.And though the darkness 'round me closeSongs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calmWhile to that rock I'm clingingSince love is lord of heaven and earthHow can I keep from singing?
When tyrants tremble in their fearAnd hear their death knell ringingWhen friends rejoice both far and nearHow can I keep from singing?
In prison cell and dungeon vileOur thoughts to them are wingingWhen friends by shame are undefiledHow can I keep from singing?