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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Sep 15, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 37.

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BACKBONE

WHEN you see a fellow-mortal Without fixed or fearless views, Hanging on the skirts of others, Walking in their cast-off shoes, Bowing low to wealth or favor, With abject uncovered head, Ready to retreat or waver, Willing to be drove or led, Walk yourself with firmer bearing, Throw your moral shoulders back, Show your spine has nerve and marrow, Just the things which his must lack.
A stronger word Was never heard In sense and tone Than this—Backbone.
—Anon.