Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BEGIN AT ONCE; BAND OF HOPE SONG, by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL Poet's Biography First Line: Begin at once! In the pleasant days Last Line: And swell the ranks of our happy band. Subject(s): Hope; Optimism | ||||||||
BEGIN at once! In the pleasant days, While we are all together, While we can join in prayer and praise, While we can meet for healthful plays, In the glow of summer weather. Begin at once, with heart and hand, And swell the ranks of our happy band. Begin at once! For we do not know What may befall to-morrow! Many a tempter, many a foe Lieth in wait where'er you go, With the snare that leads to sorrow. Begin at once! nor doubting stand, But swell the ranks of our happy band. Begin at once! There is much to do; Oh, do not wait for others! Join us to-day!be brave and true; Join us to-day!there's room for you, And a welcome from your brothers. Begin at once! for the work is grand That God has given to our happy band. Begin at once! In the strength of God, For that will never fail you! Under His banner, bright and broad, You shall be safe from fear and fraud, And from all that can assail you. Begin at once,with resolute stand, And swell the ranks of our happy band. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...HOPE IS NOT FOR THE WISE by ROBINSON JEFFERS SONNET by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SPRING FLOODS by MAURICE BARING SONNET: 9. HOPE by WILLIAM LISLE BOWLES EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT by DEREK MAHON CONSECRATION HYMN by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL I DID THIS FOR THEE! WHAT HAST THOU DONE FOR ME? by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL A BIRTHDAY GREETING TO MY FATHER, 1860 by FRANCES RIDLEY HAVERGAL |
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