"Back of thy parents and grandparents lies
[246] The great Eternal Will, that, too, is thine
Inheritance—strong, beautiful, divine;
Sure lever of success for one who tries.
"Pry up thy fault with this great lever—will;
However deeply bedded in propensity;
However firmly set, I tell thee firmer yet
Is that great power that comes from truth's immensity.
"There is no noble height thou canst not climb;
All triumphs may be thine in time's futurity,
If, whatsoe'er thy fault, thou dost not faint or halt,
But lean upon the staff of God's security.
"Earth has no claim the soul cannot contest;
Know thyself part of the supernal source,
And naught can stand before thy spirit's force;
The soul's divine inheritance is best."
BIBLE TEXTS BEARING ON THE SUBJECT OF HEREDITY.
Natural Heredity.
Law.—Gen. 1:12-24; Ex. 20:6; Num. 14:18.
Sins visited.—Job 21:17-19; Ps. 37:28; Jer. 32:18.
Blessings.—Gen. 22:17, 18; Deut. 4:40; 5:29; 30:19; Ps. 21:13; 37:18, 22, 26, 29; 103:17, 18; 112:1, 2; 128:3; Prov. 10:25; 11:19; 13:22; 17:6; 20:7; Isa. 48:18, 19; Jer. 32:18.
Divine Heredity.