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Do not dream away life’s morning,

Rise to bless as does the sun;

Let no shadow fall about thee,

Till thy given work is done.

Look not downward, to the valley,

Blessings come from heights above;

Falter not upon thy journey,

Let each effort teem with love.

Tho’ thy life work may be humble,

Keep a brave and trusting heart;

Do it well, it is thy portion,

God himself assigned the part.

There is not on earth another—

Even monarch of the throne—

Who can fill thy place so nobly,

As thyself, thyself alone.

If a few shall rise above thee,

And the world their deeds applaud,

Do not let their fame depress thee,

None can judge thee save thy God.