Strive to make the day seem lighter

September 30

Strive to make the day seem lighter
When the shadows round you play;
Strive to make the world seem brighter,
As you’re passing down life’s way.

There are hearts with grief distressing
Need your help from day to day;
Strive to make yourself a blessing,
As you’re passing down life’s way.

Daily like the Master growing,
Ask not if your toil will pay;
Trust the gospel seed you’re sowing,
As you’re passing down life’s way.

There is great reward in heaven,
Waiting at the close of day,
If your life for Christ is given,
As you’re passing down life’s way.

Chorus
Do your best some joy to heighten;
Do your best some load to lighten;
Do your best the world to brighten,
As you’re passing down life’s way.
     Johnson Oatman, Jr.