LIVE IT DOWN.
Live, it down! the tongue will tire
Ere its slanderous hiss o'ercome thee, Purified within the fire, Truth's bright armor shines upon thee; Bear the blight*,endure the shock, Hoping for a bright to-morrow, Thou art* safe upon the rock— Fear not thou the poisoned arrow !
Live it down! there is a voice
That can stem the conflict's raging, It shall hid thy soul rejoice " 'Midst the war thy foes are waging; ff'Aye, the venomed tongue'shall hush, Truth and Eight need no dissembling; Face the world without a blush, Face.it without fear of trembling!
Live it down! 't will not he long— " Study, meekness, and contentment;" Time, he' sure, will right thy wrong— Time extinguishes resentment; In thy sorrow, blessings see— E'en thy grief might still be greater; When the clouds envelope thee, Turn for help to thy Creator ! Live it down! .the humble vine
Clasps the oak when frail arid slender! So let trustfulness be thine
Cling unto the Great Defender ; Fear no evil—kiss the rod
Spurn each semblance of temptation; Leaning on the arm of God, Come forth from thy tribulation!
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Colonist, Issue 99, 1 October 1858, Page 3
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185LIVE IT DOWN. Colonist, Issue 99, 1 October 1858, Page 3
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