FREEDOM by May Phillips Tatro

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 14, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 28.

FREEDOM

By May Phillips Tatro

To do as conscience dictates, without fear, To give a kindly word, to help and cheer Some one for whom the world has but a sneer, This is the freedom my soul holds as dear;

Freedom to walk my quiet way in peace, To grow in grace as the swift years increase, From selfishness to find a quick release, To know some good in bitter dregs of lees;

Freedom of words, if wisdom bids them go; Freedom of thought, wherein perchance may grow A word of warning, whispered soft and low, Will reach some heart, tho we may never know;

Freedom to do the duties of to-day Regardless of that dread, “what others say!” Freedom to use my life as best I may, Strengthened and helped in God’s own loving way. —May Phillips Tatro.