Keep pusing—'tis wiser
Than setting aside,
And dreaming and sighing
And waiting the tide;
In life's earnest battle
They only prevail
Who daily march onward
And never say fail.
With an eye ever open,
A tongue that's not dumb,
And a heart that to sorrow
Will never succumb,
You'll battle and conquer,
Though thousands assail;
How strong and how mightly
Who never say fail;
The spirit of angels
Is active, I know
As higher and higher
In glory they go;
Methinks on bright pinions
From heaven they sail,
To cheer and encourage
Who never say fail;
In life's rosy morning
In manhood's firm pride,
Let this be your motto
Your footsteps to guide,
In storm and in sunshine,
Whatever assail,
We'll onward and conquer.
And never say fail.