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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BEYOND THE PROFIT OF TODAY, by ANONYMOUS First Line: "lord, give me vision that shall see" Last Line: That thus I may be worthy of / the name of business man; amen! | |||
Lord, give me vision that shall see Beyond the profit of today Into the years which are to be, That I may take the larger, wiser way. I seek for fortune, Lord, nor claim To scorn the recompense I earn; But help me, as I play the game, To give the world its just return. Thou mad'st the earth for all of us, Teach me through struggle, strain and stress To win and do my share, for thus Can profit lead to happiness. Guard me from thoughts of little men Which blind the soul to greater things; Save me from smug content and then From greed and selfishness it brings. Aid me to join that splendid clan Of Business Men who seek to trace A calm, considered working-plan To make the world a better place. Teach me to hold this task above All lesser thoughts within my ken, That thus I may be worthy of The name of Business Man; Amen! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest... |
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