I WILL BE WORTHY OF IT

I MAY not reach the heights I seek,
My untried strength may fail me;
Or, half-way up the mountain peak
Fierce tempest may assail me.
But though that place I never gain,
Herein lies comfort for my pain -
I will be worthy of it.

I may not triumph in success,
Despite my earnest labor;
I may not grasp results that bless
The efforts of my neighbor.
But though my goal I never see
This thought shall always dwell with me -
I will be worthy of it.

The golden glory of Love's light
May never fall on my way;
My path may always lead through night,
Like some deserted by-way.
But though life's dearest joy I miss
There lies a nameless strength in this -
I will be worthy of it.

Ella Wheeler