There’s hell in the Church of England, and hell in the Church of Rome:
And in all other Christian Churches, abroad as well as at home.
The part of my creed you dislike may be too stern for you.
Many brave men believe it—aye, and enjoy life too.
The know-nothing books may alarm you; but many a better man
Knows he knows nothing, and says so, and lives the best life he can.
If there is a future state, face its hopes and terrors gravely;
The best path to it must be to bear life’s burdens bravely.
And even if there is none, why should not you live like a man,
Enjoying whatever you have as much and as long as you can.