An unobtrusive strength is hers,
An ever-pleasant, cheerful smile,
An uncomplaining attitude
No matter what the trial.
A strong and sturdy calm she has,
Resourcefulness and competence,
And evenness of temperament
In any circumstance.
Her hands are rough and worn from work,
But every job is always done;
She’s meek enough for any task,
And faithful as the sun.
Compassionate and merciful,
She’s quick to hear and slow to speak,
With loving words of strength to all
Faint-hearted, sad, and weak.
An inner beauty shines from her,
A purity of mind and heart,
A single-minded zeal to seek
That “good and better part.”
And like a robe of royalty,
Her gentleness of deed and word
Enrobes her manner gracefully;
She’s quiet but assured.
Impossible to be provoked,
Her peacefulness is undisturbed,
And those around her rarely see
Her countenance perturbed.
To them without she shines a light,
A separate stranger to them all,
But always joyful, friendly, sweet –
Becoming to her call.
In looks she’s not a beauty queen,
But always clean and neat and trim,
Unusual for her modesty,
Yet discreetly blended in.
She spends each moment carefully,
While judging how to use them best;
Beginning when the sun comes up,
By labor earns her rest.
To her each task’s an exercise
That helps her grow to be like Christ,
And each day is a priceless chance
To strengthen heart and mind.
Companion to each lonely soul,
She’s nurse to every ailing friend,
A blessing of the sort few find –
A servant of all men.
K. E. Glott
Every Christian woman should have this as the ideal–her goal to work toward every day.