O God, in restless living We lose our spirits peace. Calm our unwise confusion, Bid Thou our calmer cease. Let anxious hearts grow quiet Like pools at evening still, Till Thy reflected heavens All our spirits fill. Teach us, beyond our striving, The rich rewards of rest, Who does not live serenely Is never deeply blest. O tranquil, radiant Sunlight, Bring Thou our lives to flower, Less wearied with our effort, More aware of Your power. Receptive make our spirits, Our need is to be still; As dawn fades flickering candle So dim our anxious will. Reveal Thy radiance through us, Thine ample strength release. Nor our but Thine the triumph In the power of peace. We grow not wise by struggling, We gain not things by strain. We cease to water gardens, When comes Thy plenteous rain. O, beautify our spirits In restfulness from strife; Enrich our souls in secret With abundant life.