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Poem
January 22, 1847
Anti Slavery Bugle
New Lisbon, Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Motivational poem by D. C. Colesworthy urging readers to persevere in life's challenges, emphasizing active effort over passive waiting, with a recurring motto of 'never say fail' to conquer obstacles.
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NEVER SAY FAIL.
BY D. C. COLESWORTHY.
Keep pushing—'tis wiser
Than sitting 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 will never
To sorrow succumb—
You'll battle and conquer,
Though thousands assail:
How strong and how mighty,
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.
Ahead then keep pushing,
Elbow your way,
Unheeding the envious,
And asses that bray;
All obstacles vanish,
All enemies quail,
In the might of their wisdom
Who never say fail.
In life's rosy morning,
In manhood's firm pride,
Let this be the motto
Your footsteps to guide;
In storm and in sunshine,
Whatever assail,
We'll onward and conquer,
And never say fail.
BY D. C. COLESWORTHY.
Keep pushing—'tis wiser
Than sitting 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 will never
To sorrow succumb—
You'll battle and conquer,
Though thousands assail:
How strong and how mighty,
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.
Ahead then keep pushing,
Elbow your way,
Unheeding the envious,
And asses that bray;
All obstacles vanish,
All enemies quail,
In the might of their wisdom
Who never say fail.
In life's rosy morning,
In manhood's firm pride,
Let this be the motto
Your footsteps to guide;
In storm and in sunshine,
Whatever assail,
We'll onward and conquer,
And never say fail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Perseverance
Motivation
Never Fail
Moral Instruction
Life Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
By D. C. Colesworthy.
Poem Details
Title
Never Say Fail.
Author
By D. C. Colesworthy.
Key Lines
Keep Pushing—'Tis Wiser
Than Sitting 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.