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When through the weary ages Our dripping tears still fall, Is this a time to dally With pleasure's silken thrall?

Go, muffle all your viols; As heroes learn to stand, With faith in God's great justice Nerve every heart and hand.

Dream not of ease nor pleasure, Nor honor, wealth, nor fame, Till from the dust you've lifted Our long-dishonored name;

And crowned that name with glory By deeds of holy worth, To shine with light emblazoned, The noblest name on earth.

Count life a dismal failure, Unblessing and unblest, That seeks 'mid ease inglorious For pleasure or for rest.

With courage, strength, and valor Your lives and actions brace; Shrink not from toil or hardship, And dangers bravely face.

Engrave upon your banners, In words of golden light, That honor, truth, and justice Are more than godless might.

Above earth's pain and sorrow Christ's dying face I see; I hear the cry of anguish:— "Why hast thou forsaken me?"