Guard Thy Heart

1 Out of the heart are the issues of life,
Thorns or blossoms rare;
Beautiful friendships or bitterest strife—
Guard thy heart with care.

Refrain:
Guard it with care, guard it with care,
Guard thy heart with care, with care,
Out of the heart are the issues of life,
Guard thy heart with care.

2 Out of the heart comes the faith to believe
When we may not see;
Out of the heart comes the will to achieve
Glorious things to be. [Refrain]

3 Out of the heart comes the tenderst care
Love can give its own;
Out of the heart comes the mightiest pray’r,
Reaching heaven’s throng. [Refrain]

4 Out of the heart comes the glorious deed
On life’s battle field;
Courage of heroes, who suffer and bleed,
Die, but will not yield. [Refrain]

Source: Hymns for Today: for Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, The Church, The Home, Community Welfare Associations, and Patriotic Meetings #223

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