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 is unknown to the children of the world? His happiness is indeed a foretaste of the peace and joy of heaven. Finally, Jesus Christ came, not to do His own will, but He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross. If a Religious imitates this example also, and places himself for his whole life under obedience to his spiritual superiors, will he not reap the blessing and the fruits of such a sacrifice? Sublime is the religious state and truly great is the happiness of a Religious. But do you, my friend, trust in God; leave it to Him, whether this happiness is, or is not to be your portion. Pray for guidance and be ever ready to do the will of God with a cheerful and generous heart.

Jesus, day by day Lead us on life's way, Naught of danger shall we reckon, Following where Thou dost beckon. Lead us by the hand To our Fatherland.

Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom Lead Thou me on!

The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on!

Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see The distant scene - one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor pray'd that Thou Shouldst lead me on.

I loved to choose and see my path, but now Lead Thou me on!