Rensselaer Republican, Volume 23, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 July 1891 — THE BEST WE CAN. [ARTICLE]

THE BEST WE CAN.

When tilings don't go to suit us, Why should we fold our hands. And say, "No use in trying. Fate baffles all our plans.” Let not your courage falter. Keep faith in Ood and man. And to this thought be steadfast - "I'll do the best I can.” If clouds blot out the sunshine Along the way you tread. Don't grieve in hopeless fashion j And sigh for brightness Bed. Beyond the clouds the sosPght Shines in the Eternal Plan; Trust that the tray will brighten. And do the best you can. Away with rain repiningg; Sing songs of hope and cheer. Fttl many a weary, ootnrade Qrovrs strong of heart to hear. - He who sings orer trouble Is aye the wisestunaa, He can’t help what has happened. Bat—does the best he can. i 80, if things won’t go to suit us. , Let's never fume and fret, For finding fault with fortune ..J Ne’er mended matters yet: , Make the best of happens: ) > Bear failure Uke a man; j~ r stuitii gvwuur gvnT»f|une " | Dr just the best you can. r , —New Vork Ledger,

THE MAIDS IN THE BOXES. They think the ballet very bad And hardly look upon it, But let them hear some gossip Gad! They'll take an hour to con it. WHAT WE ARE COMING TO. Captain (after the wreck—“ We are saved ! We are saved! ” Survivors (excitedly)—“ O, have you found your bearings ?” . I can smell New York.” HE was an absent minded man Indeed who, writing to the postmaster. hesitated in directing the etter because he bad forgotten on vhat street the postoffice was located.