Who is the truly brave?
The boy with self-control,
Who curbs his temper and his tongue,
And, though he may be big and strong,
Would scorn to do the slightest wrong
To any living soul. Who is truly brave?
The boy who can forgive,
And look as though he had not heard
The mocking jest, the angry word;
Who, though his spirit may be stirred,
Yet tries in peace to live. Who is the truly brave?
The boy whose daily walk
Is always honest, pure and bright;
Who can not lie, who will not fight,
But stands up boldly for the right,
And shuns unholy talk. Who is the truly brave?
The boy who fears to sin;
Who knows no other sort of fear,
But strives to keep his conscience clear,
Nor heeds his comrades' taunt or jeer,
If he hath peace within. Who is the truly brave?
The boy who dares to pray,
And humbly kneeling seeks the face
Of God, and asks supplies of grace
To help him run the Christian race,
And walk in wisdom's way.
—Selected.