ACT TO-DAY by Rosa A. Young

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Oct 29, 1896

ACT TO-DAY.

By Rosa A. Young

BY ROSA A. YOUNG.

In this world's broad field of labor, Where there is so much to do, Ours is not to waste the moments, But to be,—to act,—to do!

O, how oft in idle dreaming Do life's moments slip away! Glorious deeds lie all before us, While we slight the work to-day.

And we miss the golden chances That will never come again; Then we find neglected duty Brings a sense of guilt and pain.

O, the need for earnest action, Ready for the daily strife! At our post let duty find us On the battle-field of life.

It may be the task is humble, Something we would rather shirk; Not our part to leave for others, But to do the present work.

Every duty is ennobling If performed with steady aim, Not alone for our self pleasing, Or to win a glorious name—

But to win his approbation Who our Father is, in heaven, For to him belongs the service Of the talents he has given.

Let us not be idly dreaming And thus waste the hours away, But with mind and purpose steady, Do the duty of to-day.

Pitcairn Island.