1.The hidden years at Nazareth ! How Beautiful they seem, Like fountains flowing in the dark Or waters in a dream ! Like waters under Syrian stars Reflecting lights above, Repeating in their silent depths The wonder of God's love. 2.The hidden years at Nazareth ! How marvelous they lie, As open to the smile of God As to the Syrians sky ! As open to the heart of man As to the genial sun, With dreams of high asventuring, And deeds of kindness done. 3.The hidden years at Nazareth ! How radiant they rise With life and death in balance laid Before a lad's clear eyes ! O soul of youth, forever choose, Forgetting fate or fear, To live for truth, or die with God, Who stands beside thee here.