387. We are not here to play, to dream, to drift

1 We are not here to play, to dream, to drift,
We have hard work to do, and loads to lift,
Shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis God's gift.
Be strong, be strong!

2 Say not the days are evil who's to blame?
And fold the hands and acquiesce O shame!
Stand up, speak out, and bravely, in God's name.
Be strong, be strong!

3 It matters not how deep intrenched the wrong,
How hard the battle goes, the day, how long;
Faint not, fight on! To-morrow comes the song.
Be strong, be strong!

Text Information
First Line: We are not here to play, to dream, to drift
Author: Dr. M. D. Babcock. 1858-1901
Language: English
Publication Date: 1917
Topic: Courage, Christian; The Church and the Kingdom of God: Social Service; Social Righteousness (1 more...)
Tune Information
Name: TAUNTON
Composer: H. J. Day
Meter: 10.10.10.4
Key: B♭ Major



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