Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, ENERGY IN ADVERSITY, by LUELLA J. CASE



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First Line: Onward! Hath earth's ceaseless change
Last Line: Strength and healing on their wing.
Alternate Author Name(s): Bartlett, Luella
Subject(s): Conduct Of Life


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.





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