Poetry.
THE INEVITABLE
I like the man who faees what he must With step triumphant and a heart of cheer; Who fights the daily battle without fear: Sees his hopes fail, yet keeps unfaltering trust That God is God ; that somehow, true and just His plans work out for mortals; not a tear, Is shed when fortune, which the world holds dear, Falls from his grasp; better, with love, a crust Than living in dishonour; envies not. Nor loses faith in man; but does his Nor ever murmurs at his humble lot, But with a smile and words of hope, gives, zest To every toiler; he alone is great Who by a life heroic conquers fate.
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Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 25, 16 September 1893, Page 10
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116Poetry. Southern Cross, Volume 1, Issue 25, 16 September 1893, Page 10
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