Songs of Help ‎#157

157. Do Your Best

1 If clouds blot out the sunshine
Along the path you tread,
Don’t grieve in hopeless fashion,
And sigh for brightness fled;
Beyond the clouds the sunlight
Shines in God’s changeless plan,
Trust that the way will brighten,
And do the best you can.

Refrain:
Then do your best,
Yes, do the best you can;
Then do your best,
Yes, do the best you can;
Let not your courage falter,
Keep faith in God and man,
And all along life’s pathway
Do just the best you can.

2 Away with vain repining!
Sing songs of hope and cheer,
Till many a weary comrade,
Grows strong of heart to hear;
He who sings over trouble,
With faith in God above,
Sees thro’ earth’s clouds the sunshine
Of God’s eternal love. [Refrain]

3 So in the time of trouble
Let not your courage fail,
The clouds must sometime vanish,
The sun at last prevail;
Trust we th’eternal goodness,
The all-wise Father’s plan,
And, brave with hope and courage,
Do just the best you can. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: If clouds blot out the sunshine
• Title: Do Your Best
• Author: E. E. Rexford
• Refrain First Line: Then do the best you can
• Publication Date: 1917
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: [If clouds blot out the sunshine]
• Composer: Jno. R. Bryant
• Notes: Public Domain.