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STAND AS AN ANVIL

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 5, 1860

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 15, No. 7.

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STAND AS AN ANVIL.

“STAND like an anvil!” when the strokes Of stalwart strength fall fierce and fast ; Storms but more deeply root the oaks, Whose brawny arms embrace the blast.
“Stand like an anvil!” when the sparks Fly far and wide, a fiery shower ; Virtue and truth must still be marks Where malice proves its want of power.
“Stand like an anvil!” when the bar Lies red and glowing on its breast ; Duty shall be life’s leading star, And conscious innocence its rest.
“Stand like an anvil!” when the sound Of ponderous hammers pains the ear ! Thine but the still and stern rebound Of the great heart that cannot fear.
“Stand like an anvil!” noise and heat Are born of earth, and die with time ; The soul, like God, its source and seat, Is solemn, still, serene, sublime.—Sel.