the pure, the bright, the beautiful
that stirred our hearts in youth
the impulses to wordless prayer
the dreams of love and truth
the longing after something's lost
the spirit's yearning cry
the striving after better hopes
---these things can never die


the timid hand stretched forth to aid
a brother in his need
a kindly word in grief's dark hour
that proves a friend indeed
the plea for mercy softly breathed
when justice threatens nigh
the sorrow of a contrite heart
---these things shall never die

let nothing pass for every hand
must find some work to do
lose not a chance to waken love
---be firm,and just, and true
so shall a light that cannot fade
beam on thee from on high
and angle voices say to thee
---these things shall never die

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