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Show The Brave of Earth TNG witfl &e shining shield of their j A ix high purpose, j V Brave with the silver armor of their prayer, ; X ' y We see them face the day, their unseen crosses Y K Almost too heavy for their hearts to. bear. ; V vj Yet uncomplainingly they live the hours, ) And patiently they face the lengthening years, A With none but God, himself, to know their heart- ; yV yH break, j II A And none but God to mark their unshed tears. J ys The hurt of earth! How ably they dissemble! 'VVy They bear with courage grief they never tell: v. Self-conquerors they go, the strong, the valiant, x The brave, who smile and say that all is well. j When all awards for courage have been given, j Surely the highest will be theirs in Heaven. V; GRACE NOLL CROWELL OsA |