Religion

However High The Aim

by Cora C. Bass 1868–1928

From Songs for All Seasons, and Other Poems (1901)

Religion

I cannot do the half that I desire
However high the aim the hands will tire;
However long the journey, do my best,
Though eager still to climb, the feet must rest.
Perhaps when hope is baffled it is meant
To teach the fuller meaning of content;
Countless are the blessings I must miss
Unless I keep the path to endless bliss.

MLA

Bass, Cora C. “However High The Aim.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bass_cc/148/.

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Bass, Cora C. “However High The Aim.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/bass_cc/148/.

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