Onward to Victory.
Onward to vict'ry ! Ay, onward ye brave, Who, seeking to conquer, would conquer to save; ; Whose deeds, though unknown to the Templo of Fame, Woald honor the wearer of any ptotid name. Onward to vict'ry ! The way lies before. Yes, onward and upward, for truth evermore. Behind, let us cast what encumbers or stays. Advance in the race. Oh ! beware of delays. Onward to vict'ry 1 Let truth ever guide, , Thousth foes may despise us, and friends may deride. . . ■:■■'-. :■■.-••■:- ■■■-■ The paths may be new, where a duty inly lead, • ."'■'; But ever be ready in word and in deed. Onward to victory! Be willing to dare The loss of earth's favor, and view it as care. What standeth between good desires and their goal It lacking cf life, and is wanting in soul. Onward to vict'ry .'With banner unfurled. Till faifeh, hope and love, o'er spread the wide Appealing to rear on, commending to thought, Enquiry confirms a'l that wisdom has taught. Onward to victory! Ine fight must be won, The word must be spoken, tlie deed must be done. Ye soldiers of Temp'rance, be firmj true and ' bold, In the service of Him who rewards not in gold. ' .:.;■.■ ;■;;;. .'. :■■'' ■•■., = J.L.S. , Thimei, March 18,1879.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3146, 19 March 1879, Page 3
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205Onward to Victory. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3146, 19 March 1879, Page 3
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