St Nicholas [serial] . conquered the day ! I suppose that you think that to some naval captainEmbarking on voyage you are hearing me talk ; But, no, I am only commanding the courage Of twelve-months old Brother, on this, his first walk. COURAGE BY KATHERINE DONOVAN (AGE 12) (Silver Badge) Wheneer a man is called awayTo fight in battles deadly fray,And when his countrys call he heeds,And bravely does heroic deeds,The world applauds, and says he shows greatcourage. But when a man in this hardlifeWho, struggling on through bitter strife,Resists temptations deadly sin,And, though sore tempted, nee
St Nicholas [serial] . conquered the day ! I suppose that you think that to some naval captainEmbarking on voyage you are hearing me talk ; But, no, I am only commanding the courage Of twelve-months old Brother, on this, his first walk. COURAGE BY KATHERINE DONOVAN (AGE 12) (Silver Badge) Wheneer a man is called awayTo fight in battles deadly fray,And when his countrys call he heeds,And bravely does heroic deeds,The world applauds, and says he shows greatcourage. But when a man in this hardlifeWho, struggling on through bitter strife,Resists temptations deadly sin,And, though sore tempted, neer gives in,Though none may say it, there he shows truecourage. COURAGE BY MARGARET E. COBB (AGE 14) Courage is a spirit, great and bold, With many graces, many moods and turns. He comes to young and also to the old,His eye with bravery and daring burns. Many men have felt his mighty powerMid smoke and firing on the battle-field, And acted bravely through the fighting hour,Fighting till to death they re forced to AT HOME. BY CLEO DAMIANAKES, AGE 14. (SILVER BADGE Courage is needed more in right than wrong ,For, if a great temptation tries to lure, It takes more courage to keep clean and strong,Than yield and let the heart be made impure. I909-] ST. NICHOLAS LEAGUE 183
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