THE life that counts must toil and fight;
Must hate the wrong and love the right;
Must stand for truth, by day, by night—.
This is the life that counts.
The life that counts must hopeful be;
In darkest night make melody;
Must wait the dawn on bended knee—
This is the life that counts.
The life that counts must aim to rise
Above the earth to sunlit skies;
Must fix its gaze on Paradise—
This is the life that counts.
The life that counts must helpful be;
The cares and needs of others see;
Must seek the slaves of sin to free—
This is the life that counts.
The life that counts is linked with God;
And turns not from the cross, the rod;
But walks with joy where Jesus trod—
This is the life that counts.
A. W. S.