As You Go Through Life

Don't look for the flaws as you go through life;

And even when you find them,

It is wise and kind to be somewhat blind

And look for the virtue behind them.

For the cloudiest night has a hint of light

Somewhere in its shadows hiding;

It is better by far to hunt for a star,

Then the spots on the sun abiding.

The current of life runs ever away

To the bosom of God's great ocean.

Don't set your force 'gainst the river's course

And think to alter its motion.

Don't waste a curse on the universe

Remember it lived before you.

Don't butt at the storm with your puny form,

But bend and let it go o'er you.

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