Go Forth to Life

Go Forth To Life

by Samuel Longfellow

Go forth to life, oh! child of Earth.

Still mindful of the heavenly birth;

Thou art not here for ease or sin,

But manhood's noble crown to win.

Though passion's fires are in thy soul

Thy spirit can their flames control;

Though tempers strong beset thy way,

Thy spirit is more strong than they.

Go on from innocence of youth

To manly pureness, manly truth;

God's angels are still near to save

And God himself doth help the brave.

Go forth to life, oh! child of earth,

Be worthy of thy heavenly birth,

For noble service thou art here;

Thy brothers help, thy God revere!