There's a little secret
Worth its weight in gold,
Easy to remember —
Easy to be told;
Changing into blessing
Every curse we meet,
Turning hell into heaven;
This is all — keep sweet .

Make us kind and gentle,
Harmless as a dove;
Giving good for evil,
Meeting hate with love:
What though trials press us,
What though tempest beat,
Naught can move or harm us,
If we just — keep sweet .

Sweet when things are bitter,
Sweet when things are sad,
Giving songs for sighing,
Making others glad:
In the quiet household,
On the bustling street;
Everywhere and always,
Jesus, keep me sweet .