O soul of man, most burden laden,

Know thou that fortune stands, a coyish maiden

Who hides beneath her frowns that wished-for smile

She waits to shower on you just all the while,—

Push onward; you will win at last!

SING IT

If you’ve a good song to be sung,—

A song of laughter or of rollicking cheer

To rouse to smiles this world so dark and drear,

A song that takes the grief from sorrow’s bitter cup