I Would Not Worry Poem

A poem reminding readers to trust God over worry.

Why need, then, to fret and worry alway?

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Updated December 30, 2024, by Catherine Pulsifer


Worry often sneaks into our minds, robbing us of peace and joy. But in the poem I Would Not Worry by S. B. McManus, we are reminded of a comforting truth: God is always with us, through the storms and the sunshine.

With simple yet powerful verses, this poem reassures us that even in our darkest moments, brighter days are on the horizon. It's a beautiful reminder to trust in God's love, hold on to hope, and let go of worry, knowing He never forgets us, not even for a moment.



I Would Not Worry

Poet: S. B. McManus

I would not worry, if I were you;
The days will come, and the days will go,
And anon the sky will be gray or blue,
And the earth be covered with flowers or snow,
The sun will shine or the rain will fall,
But God stands over and under all.

Some days will be dark, with scarcely a sign
That God ever gave you a loving thought;
And his face will be hid with his love benign,
And your soul lie prone with a flght ill fought;
And life will seem empty of every joy —
A worthless bauble, a broken toy.

But I would not worry, if I were you;
It will all come right, pretty soon, depend;
The rain will cease and the sky grow blue,
And God to your heart will kindly send
His message of love — and by and by
You will wonder why you should be sad and cry.

Bide close to the Father, let come what may;
Reach out for his hand in rain or shine:
He will turn your night into sweetest day
And share his bounty of love divine.
He never forgets for a single day;
Why need, then, to fret and worry alway?



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