Religion

Doing

by Cora C. Bass 1868–1928

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

Religion

Keep doing, always doing,
Wishing, dreaming, what are they?
Tempters idle steps pursuing,
Foemen ambushing the way.

Keep doing, bravely doing,
Never falter, never fail,
Day by day your strength renewing,
Gird your armor on, prevail!

Keep doing, wisely doing,
Working upward as you may;
Human interest accruing
Will a high percentage pay.

Keep doing, boldly doing,
Use the talents time may lend;
Right upholding, self reviewing,
The down-trodden truth defend.

Keep doing, ever doing,
Trusting, when you cannot see;
Fearing not, a tempest brewing,
Knowing what the end will be.

MLA

Bass, Cora C. “Doing.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/bass_cc/95/.

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