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WHAT DOES IT MATTEBP It matters little where I was born, Or if my parents were rich or poor: Whether they shrank at the cold world'a scorn, . Or walked in the pride of wealth secure; I But whether I live an honest man, And hold my integrity firm in my clutch; I tell you, brother, plain as I can,. It matters much! It matters little how long I stay In a world of sorrow, sin, and care; Whether in yonth I am called away, Or lire till my bones and pate are barej But whether I do the best I can To soften the weight of adversity's touch On the faded cheek of my fellow man, It matters much! It matters little where be my grave, Or on the land or on the sea; By purling brook or 'neath stormy wave, It matters little or naught to me; Bui whether the angel Death comes down, And marks my brow with his loving touch, As one that shall wear the victor's crown, It matters much!
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Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3458, 24 January 1880, Page 1
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176Select Poetry. Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3458, 24 January 1880, Page 1
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