Life, believe, is not a dream

[Instrumental intro] [Verse 1] Life, believe, is not a dream So dark as sages say; Oft a little morning rain Foretells a pleasant day. Sometimes there are clouds of gloom, But these are transient all; If the shower will make the roses bloom, Oh, why lament its fall? [Chorus] Rapidly, merrily, Life’s sunny hours flit by, Gratefully, cheerily, Enjoy them as they fly! [Verse 2] What though Death at times steps in And calls our best away? What though sorrow seems to win, O’er hope, a heavy sway? Yet Hope again elastic springs, Unconquered, though she fell; Still buoyant are her golden wings, Still strong to bear us well. [Chorus] Manfully, fearlessly, The day of trial bear, For gloriously, victoriously, Can courage quell despair! [Solo] [Chorus] Manfully, fearlessly, The day of trial bear, For gloriously, victoriously, Can courage quell despair! [Outro]