A Religion for Every day

I would be true, for there are those who

trust me;

I would be pure, for there are those

who care;

I would be strong, for there is much to

suffer;

I would be brave, for there is much to

dare.

I would be friend to all--to foe, to friend-

less;

I would be giving, and forget the gift;

I would be humble, for I know my weak-

ness;

I would look up, and laugh, and lift.