When worldly men, and worldly ways

When worldly men, and worldly ways
Provoke thy wicked will,
"Watch," for the careless heart betrays, —
Be silent, and be still!

When scorn that wounds, and wrong that grieves
Thy bursting bosom fill,
"Pray," — for the prayerless heart deceives, —
Be silent, and be still!

Bear all that mortal hate can do,
Its worst may only kill,
His hope is sure whose heart is true, —
Be silent, and be still!

One bitter word, one angry thought
Will haunt thy mem'ry, till
It hurt thee more than him it sought,
Be silent, and be still!

Trust Him to right thee, who can take
Vengeance whene'er He will,
Forget thyself, and for His sake
Be silent, and be still!