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shall we bring to one clear tone
 * The divers voices of our day,
 * Or what authority obey

Where tongues arise, confused, unknown?

How shall we in the clamor give
 * To each an undivided ear,
 * Or through discordant doctrines hear

The still, small voice imperative?

Where devious roadways twist and cross
 * How shall we find the narrow way
 * That leads afar to endless day,

Past all this fevered fret and loss?

Can doubting spirits ever thrust
 * Their roots deep to the heart of life?
 * Or bear above its toil and strife

The fruit of steadfast love and trust?

When in the wilderness we roam,
 * And from afar strange voices call,
 * And night's uncertain shadows fall,

How shall we know which way leads home?