It br I may not reach the heights I seek, br My untried strength may fail me; br Or, halfway up the mountain peak br Fierce tempests may assail me. br But though that place I never gain, br Herein lies the comfort for my pain – br I will be worthy of it. br br I may not triumph in success, br Despite my earnest labour; br I may not grasp results that bless br The efforts of my neighbour. br But though my goal I never see, br This thought shall always dwell with me – br I will be worthy of it. br br The golden glory of Love’s light br May never fall on my way; br My path may always lead through night, br Like some deserted by-way. br But though life’s dearest joy I miss, br There lies a nameless strength in this – br I will be worthy of it.