The Spirit of Optimism

We are so prone
To complain and moan
To see the bad
When we should be glad

But what of progress?
And how oft we've been blessed?
With God, we'll not fail
As to Him, our heart swells

Yes, we've setbacks
As Satan attacks
But, truth crushed to earth
Will rise with new birth

Now, some of our youth
Don't follow the truth
But, seen as a whole
They rise to their role

They have storms to fair
And must not give to despair
The sun's shines above what's dark
As they prepare to embark

I have some words for
The noble birthright
May I underscore
The need to be bright

Continue to train
And develop the brain
Opportunity will come
To the faithfilled ones

And when there is concern
And anxiety does burn
Our Lord has told us
To rejoice and to trust

Hope cannot be borrowed
And we all must face sorrow
So we must cultivate
In us thoughts that are great

We must testify
And share our light
That to souls it may infuse
Joy from the gospel's good news

In His dark and troubled hour
For us, the Lord did not cower
He said "Don't be afraid
Or let your heart upbraid..."

Now, do you feel gloomy?
Lift up your eyes!
Stand on your feet
Imagine the clear skies

Say a few words to the Lord
Of appreciation
Tell Him how He's adored
Feel anticipation

Ponder the salvation plan
Think of all that has occurred
For the benefit of man
And, how every prayer is heard

Prophecy has been fulfilled
Prophets spoke of our day
You've a purpose to be instilled
And you must keep the faith

Walk tall in righteousness
For the Lord will prosper you
Nurture truth and witness
You're the chosen and the few

Gordon B. Hinckley
New Era, Jul 2001

John 14:27
"let not your heart be troubled,
neither let it be afraid"