UPWARD

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 23, 1871

Up to a higher level, To a noble range of thought! Up! for the sunlit summits The day's first beam have caught; Leave, leave the petty trifles Which enervate the mind; Thou shalt find gems of richer worth Than all that's left behind.

Up to a higher level, To a truer style of life! And dwell above the surges Of worldly care and strife; Live for the glorious future Which lies before thy soul; Walk in the paths of energy, Wisdom, and self-control.

Up to a higher level, A stronger, holier heart! And seek unfailing guidance From revelation's chart; Onward and upward, seeking A better, happier sphere, Where dwells a clearer, purer light, A warmer atmosphere.

Up to a higher level, There are heights above thee yet; The blazing star of progress Shall never on thee set, Till rises on thy vision The glory-lighted day, When earthly darkness, night, and storm Have rolled like mists away.

Up to a higher level, With a pure and steady aim! Fix not thine eye on pleasure, Nor the flashing meteor, fame; But speed with eager footsteps Where Jesus' feet have trod, Straight up through duty's narrow path To happiness and God.