Oh, list to the voice of the prophet of old,
Proclaiming in language divine,
The wonderful, wonderful message of truth —
That “they that be wise shall shine! "
They shall shine as bright as the stars
In the firmament jewelled with light;
And they that turn many to righteousness
As the stars for ever bright.
Though rugged the path where our duty may lead,
Oh, why should we ever repine?
When faithful and true is the promise to all—
That “they that be wise shall shine! "
They shall shine as bright as the stars
In the firmament jewelled with light;
And they that turn many to righteousness
As the stars for ever bright.
The grandeur of wealth, and the temples of fame,
Where beauty and splendour combine.
Will perish forgotten, and crumble to dust;
But “they that be wise shall shine! "
They shall shine as bright as the stars
In the firmament jewelled with light;
And they that turn many to righteousness
As the stars for ever bright.
Then let us go forth to the work yet to do,
With zeal that shall never decline;
Be strong in the Lord, and the promise believe —
That M they that be wise shall shine! "
They shall shine as bright as the stars
In the firmament jewelled with light;
And they that turn many to righteousness
As the stars for ever bright.