4. Labor is rest—from the sorrows that greet us;

Rest from all petty vexations[280] that meet us;

Rest from sin-promptings[281] that ever entreat us;

Rest from world Sirens[282] that lead us to ill.

Work—and pure slumbers shall wait on thy pillow;

Work—thou shalt ride o’er care’s coming billow;

Lie not down wearied ’neath woe’s weeping willow:

Work with a stout heart and resolute[283] will.

5. Droop not, though shame, sin, and anguish[284] are round thee;

Bravely fling off the cold chain that hath bound thee;