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thou been driven to the wall?— Sound once again thy battle-call. Thou knowest not what store of strength Determination yields at length; When all the outer forces fail Sheer inner courage may prevail.

Art thou from service set aside— Thy cherished hope and work denied? The greatest task of all may be To show steadfast serenity. Not all is lost while we may make One comrade stronger for our sake.

Doth age creep over thee apace? Set smiling to the dark thy face, And make the flame of thy soul's light Burn as a beacon in the night, That those who follow thee may show Like fortitude, and fearless go.