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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 13, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 33.

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Keep Sweet!

By Elmer Allen Bess

When the day is dragging, dragging, And your heart is sorely tried, When your work is sadly lagging, And ambition’s end denied, Keep sweet!
Hold your faith to constant hoping, Never doubt amid your groping, Keep sweet!
When your enemies assail you, And your character impugn, When your courage seems to fail you, And your voice is out of tune, Keep sweet!
Hold to hope and constant winging, Never let your soul cease singing, Keep sweet!
If the sum of all creation Shine through those of hopeful heart, You will take a lofty station, And, performing well your part, Keep sweet!
You will make a dark world brighter, You will make its burdens lighter. Keep sweet!
—ELMER ALLEN BESS.