Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, BE STRONG, by ADELAIDE ANNE PROCTER


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BE STRONG, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Be strong to hope, o heart
Last Line: Thou wouldst be strong!
Alternate Author Name(s): Berwick, Mary
Subject(s): Faith; Hope; Love; Religion; Strength; Belief; Creed; Optimism; Theology


BE strong to hope, O Heart!
Though day is bright,
The stars can only shine
In the dark night.
Be strong, O Heart of mine,
Look towards the light!

Be strong to bear, O Heart!
Nothing is vain:
Strive not, for life is care,
And God sends pain;
Heaven is above, and there
Rest will remain!

Be strong to love, O Heart!
Love knows not wrong;
Didst thou love -- creatures even,
Life were not long;
Didst thou love God in heaven.
Thou wouldst be strong!





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