They have done their best, but they feel that they have only failed.

They fall upon their knees, but they have only tears for a prayer.

Yet if they will lift up their eyes, they will see on the shore of the troubled sea of their little day's life the form of One whose presence will give them strength and confidence, and who will help them to victoriousness.
Before his sweet smile the shadows flee away.

At his word new strength is given, and, after that, work is easy, and all goes well again.
Men, too, in their busy life, are continually called to struggle, ofttimes to suffer.

Life is not easy for any who would live truly.
Work is hard; burdens are heavy; responsibility is great; trials are sore; duty is large.