THE HARD JOB

It's good to do the hard job,
for it's good to play the man,
For the hard job strengthens
courage which the easy never can.
And the hard job, when it's over,
gives the man a broader smile -
For it brings the joy of knowing
that's he's done a thing worth while.

Oh, stand you to your hard job with
the will to see it through,
Be glad that you can face it
and be glad it's yours to do;
It is when the task is mighty
and the outcome deep in doubt,
The riches joys are waiting
for the man who'll work it out.

Beyond the gloom of failure
lies the glory to be won,
When the hard job is accomplished
and the doubtful task is done;
For it's manhood in the making
and its courage put to test -
So buckle to the hard job -
it's your chance to do your best.
(Edgar A. Guest)