His dearest friend, or direst foe, Seeks out the brave or faithful few. Who, to themselves and Maker true, Dare, in the name and fear of God, To spread the living truth abroad! Armed with the same sustaining power, Against adversity's dark hour, and from the deep deceitful guile Which lurks in pleasure's hollow smile, or from the false and fitful beam That marks ambition's meteor fire. Or from the dark and lurid gleam Revealing passion's daily ire. His steadfast soul fearing no harm, But trusting in the aid of Heaven...
Whitfield, "Self-Reliance", pgs. 1-2.
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