Believe not those who say br The upward path is smooth, br Lest thou shouldst stumble in the way br And faint before the truth. br It is the only road br Unto the realms of joy; br But he who seeks that blest abode br Must all his powers employ. br br Bright hopes and pure delights br Upon his course may beam, br And there amid the sternest heights, br The sweetest flowerets gleam; -- br br On all her breezes borne br Earth yields no scents like those; br But he, that dares not grasp the thorn br Should never crave the rose. br br Arm, arm thee for the fight! br Cast useless loads away: br Watch through the darkest hours of night; br Toil through the hottest day. br br Crush pride into the dust, br Or thou must needs be slack; br And trample down rebellious lust, br Or it will hold thee back. br br Seek not thy treasure here; br Waive pleasure and renown; br The World's dread scoff undaunted bear, br And face its deadliest frown.