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Life's Mirror

There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave

Author: Mary Ainge De Vere (1930)
Published in 12 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, Noteworthy Composer
Audio files: MIDI

Representative Text

1 There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave,
There are souls that are pure and true;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you.

Refrain:
Then give the best you have, give the best you have,
O give the best, O give the best you have;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you!

2 Give love, and love to your life will flow,
'Twill be strength in your time of need;
Have faith and a score of hearts will show
Their faith in your word and deed. [Refrain]

3 Give truth and it will be paid in kind,
And the honor will honor meet;
A smile that is sweet will surely find
A smile that is just as sweet. [Refrain]

4 For life's the mirror of king and slave,
And 'tis just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the best you have,
And the best will come back to you! [Refrain]

Source: New Sacred Quartettes for Male, Female and Mixed Voices #59

Author: Mary Ainge De Vere

Pseudonymn. See also De Vere, Mary Ainge Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: There are loyal hearts, there are spirits brave
Title: Life's Mirror
Author: Mary Ainge De Vere (1930)
Meter: 11.8.9.8
Language: English
Copyright: Public domain

Timeline

Media

The Cyber Hymnal #13983
  • PDF (PDF)
  • Noteworthy Composer Score (NWC)

Instances

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The Cyber Hymnal #13983

Include 11 pre-1979 instances
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