It Matters Not

It matters not, my friend,
How painful partings be
What really matters is,
“Is His hand leading me?”
As from thy shores I turn,
I look to Him anew,
And trustingly I plead,
“God, help me to keep true.”

It matters not how far
We’re scattered on the wall,
What matters is “Fight on,”
Though shades of darkness fall.
And as you struggle on,
I keep you in my heart
Thankful God keeps His own
E’en though our ways must part.

- Unknown

B. Simonton