ONWARD! Hath earth's ceaseless change Trampled on thy heart? Faint not, for that restless range Soon will heal the smart. Trust the future; time will prove Earth hath stronger, truer love. Bless thy God, the heart is not An abandoned urn, Where, all lonely and forgot, Dust and ashes mourn; Bless Him, that his mercy brings Joy from out its withered things. Onward, for the truths of God! Onward, for the right! Firmly let the field be trod, In life's coming fight; Heaven's own hand will lead thee on, Guard thee till thy task is done! Then will brighter, sweeter flowers Blossom round thy way, Than e'er sprung in Hope's glad bowers, In thine early day; And the rolling years shall bring Strength and healing on their wing. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...IN HOSPITAL: 2. WAITING by WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY TO MY BOOKSELLER by BEN JONSON MOLLY PITCHER [JUNE 28, 1778] by KATE BROWNLEE SHERWOOD UNDERNEATH THE BOUGH by FRANKLIN PIERCE ADAMS HOARFROST by STELLA PFEIFFER BAISCH FRAGMENTS INTENDED FOR DEATH'S JEST-BOOK: COUNTENANCE FOREBODING EVIL by THOMAS LOVELL BEDDOES |