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THE BLESSED LIFE

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA · Nov 8, 1899

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 45.

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THE BLESSED LIFE.

If some great purpose fill thy soul, Inspiring thee for others' good, Press on with courage to the goal, Howe'er misunderstood.
Toil on, with pure, unselfish aim, In patience till thy task is done; Care not for either praise or blame, Enough the victory won.
All noble deeds, designed to bless, Are valued not by sordid price; Things born of struggle, storm, and stress, Bring fullest sacrifice.
All truth is meant to meet some need, And light the upward path of man, Who but for that were weak indeed, With all his power to plan.
Fear not; thy sacrifice shall be A greater and a nobler gain; The cloud that hides the sun from thee Will bring thee needful rain.
—Anon.