Faith, Hope and Charity

Trouble stole in at my door
And brought sorrow to my heart
And there without even a warning
I and happiness had to part

Dear blessed happiness gone from me
I was sorry from her I had to flee
But I couldn't even imagine then
That happiness of sorrow could make a friend

Sobs or pity gazed me o'er
Gazed and gazed but could do no more
And when I thought I would gladly die
Bid this cruel world a sad good-bye

When charity so fair to see
One day came smiling in on me
And unto me sweet faith it taught
And in my heart a hope it brought

A hope that I can live to be
To some poor soul fair charity
And drive away from their troubled door
The pity that gazes and nothing more.