Live for Something, Be Not Idle

Live for something, be not idle
Look about thee for employ;
Sit not down to useless dreaming,
Labour is the sweetest joy.

Folded hands are ever weary,
Selfish hearts are never gay;
Life for thee hath many duties
Then be active while you may.

If we daily do our duty
With a…

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