Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 182, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 August 1910 — Not in Vain. [ARTICLE]

Not in Vain.

If I may help some burdened heart His heavy load to bear; If any little song of mine May cheer a soul somewhere: If I may lead some grieving one To know that loss Is gain. Or bring some shadowed soul to light, I shall not live in vain. If I may help bewildered ones To find life’s grandest clue; If I may steady faltering feet. Or help some heart be true; If I may bring *a tender touch To spmg k>ne couch of pain, Or whisper words of love and strength I shall not live in vain. If I may give disheartened ones The Impetus they need; Or rescue the oppressed from hands Of cruelty and greed; If I may bring concord and love 1 Where strife and hatred reign. Or be a friend to friendless ones I shall not live in vain. —Frank A. Breck, in Ram’s Horn.