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FIGHT THE BATTLE OUT

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jun 11, 1894

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 20, No. 31.

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FIGHT THE BATTLE OUT.

WHAT if the currents of your life Are foiled and vexed and go amiss, And trouble your whole portion is? Faint not; all victory comes through strife.
What if dark clouds make up your sky, And every wind's and tide's attack Is pushing hard to beat you back? Court not despair—still harder try.
What if your friends keep out of view, And, while you sorrow, seem like those Who wear the livery of your foes? Fret not, but battle on anew.
What if a thousand shafts of wrong And grievous obstacles and hate Pursue you early, long, and late? Yield not, but keep your courage strong.
What if the world seems simply made To sweep your dearest hopes away, And balk your efforts day by day? Care not; move onward unafraid.
What if your best work brings but pain, Perplexity, and loss and doubt? Faint not, but fight the battle out. No worthy life is lived in vain. —Selected.