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THE GOAL AND THE WAY, by                    
First Line: The future lies / with those whose eyes
Last Line: Who falters now shames god, and dies.
Alternate Author Name(s): Oxenham, John
Subject(s): Holidays; Patriotism; Religion; Veterans Day; Theology


The future lies
With those whose eyes
Are wide to the necessities,
And wider still
With fervent will,
To all the possibilities.

Times big with fate
Our wills await,
If we be ripe to occupy;
If we be bold
To seize and hold
This new-born soul of liberty.

And every man
Not only can,
But must the great occasion seize.
Never again
Will he attain
Such wondrous opportunities.

Be strong! Be true!
Claim your soul's due!
Let no man rob you of the prize!
The goal is near,
The way is clear,
Who falters now shames God, and dies.





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