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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE HIGHEST GOOD, by JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY Poet Analysis Poet's Biography
First Line: To attain the highest good
Last Line: God with joy will do the rest.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): God; Honor
First Line: To attain the highest good
Last Line: God with joy will do the rest.
Alternate Author Name(s): Johnson Of Boone, Benj. F.
Subject(s): God; Honor
To attain the highest good
Of true man and womanhood,
Simply do your honest best -
God with joy will do the rest.
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