NEVER BE CONTENT.
Never be contented ! 'Tis the weak man's creed ; Many have repented To it giving heed ; Climbing Fame's high mountain Never stop to rest, Pass by grove and fountain, Onward to the crest ; In Life's busy highways Struggle for a place Shun the lonely byways. Humble thoughts eilace. Let not fear of failing Hinder or prevent Failing or prevailing. Never be content ! Laugh at Priests' orations Saying you should not Murmcr at your stations, But accept your lot. The Master ne'er intended Mankind to be bound To follow till life's ended One unchanging round. Nay, it is His pleasure You should strive and toil For intellect's bright treasure, For earthly coin and oil. Live and die aspiring, It is God's intent, Aspiiing and deserving, Xever be content. In Life's varied labours, Do not count it well. To do but as your neighbours. Labour to excel. Aim ever at p' rfection, Never think or say "My work needs no coriection, I'll cast mj tools awaj ." Tn all of Man's desiirnirg There's something to improve. Some thought that needs refining, Some blemish to remo\ c. Still see in j our achieving Fre«l) cause for discontent, Achieving «md com eiving, Never be content.
Thomas Sharps. Onelumga.
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Te Aroha News, Volume I, Issue 51, 24 May 1884, Page 5
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