And life revealed, immortal and divine.



THE STRUCTURE



Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday
Design the structure of to-morrow. Lay
Strong corner stones of purpose, and prepare
Great blocks of wisdom, cut from past despair.
Shape mighty pillars of resolve, to set
Deep in the tear-wet mortar of regret.
Work on with patience. Though thy toil be slow,
Yet day by day the edifice shall grow.
Believe in God--in thine own self believe.
All that thou hast desired thou shalt achieve.



OUR SOULS



Our souls should be vessels receiving
The waters of love for relieving
The sorrows of men.

For here lies the pleasure of living: