Don't let the song go out of your life

Although it sometimes will flow

In a minor strain; it will blend again

With the major tone you know.

Although shadows rise to obscure life's skies,

And hide for a time the sun,

The sooner they'll lift and reveal the rift,

If you let the melody run.

Don't let the song go out of your life;

Though the voice may have lost its trill, 

Though the quivering note may die in your throat, 

Let it sing in your spirit still.

Don't let the song go out of your life;

Let it ring in your soul while here;

And when you go hence, it will follow you thence,

And live on in another sphere.

- Streams in the Desert

366 Daily Devotional Readings