“The Life That Counts” | POEM of the week

THE life that counts must toil and fight;
Must hate the wrong and love the right;
Must stand for truth, by day, by night—
       This is the life that counts.

The life that counts must hopeful be;
In darkest night make melody;
Must wait the dawn on bended knee—
       This is the life that counts.

The life that counts must aim to rise
Above the earth to sunlit skies;
Must fix its gaze on Paradise—
       This is the life that counts.

The life that counts must helpful be;
The cares and needs of others see;
Must seek the slaves of sin to free—
       This is the life that counts.

The life that counts is linked with God;
And turns not from the cross, the rod;
But walks with joy where Jesus trod—
       This is the life that counts.

"let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ"

Philippians 1:27 ESV