WORLDLY HONORS by S. Elmer

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 29, 1856

WORLDLY HONORS.

By S. Elmer

I WOULD not have a name below, Where fame doth wreath her garlands fair; Such worldly honor I forego; I would not have my portion there.

'Twere of no use to have a name Among the worldly sons of strife, 'Twere better far to have a claim Among those in the book of life.

I would not seek for worldly's wealth; For there is many a secret door, Where midnight robbers come by stealth, And leave them poorer than before.

I would not seek for joys of earth, Since they are fading fast away; Full well I know they're little worth, Compared to life in endless day.

"These shining bubbles soon will break; We know they cannot long endure; Then let us ceaseless strive to make Our everlasting portion sure." S. ELMER.