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“Be strong: we are not here to play, to dream, to drift, we have hard work to do and loads to lift, shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis god's gift. Be strong: say not the days are evil - who's to blame! And fold your hands and acquiesce - o shame! Stand up, speak out, and bravely in god's name. Be…” quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
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“Be strong: we are not here to play, to dream, to drift, we have hard work to do and loads to lift, shun not the struggle, face it, 'tis god's gift. Be strong: say not the days are evil - who's to blame! And fold your hands and acquiesce - o shame! Stand up, speak out, and bravely in god's name. Be strong! It matters not how deep entrenched the wrong. How hard the battle goes, the day, how long! Faint not, fight on! Tomorrow comes the song.”

Maltbie Davenport Babcock

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages embracing hardship as divine purpose, urging resilience and active faith against adversity.

In simple terms: Hard work is a gift; stay strong and fight.

Key Takeaway

Embrace struggle, act with faith.

Themes

resilience faith hard work courage

Mood

determined spiritual motivational

Type

inspirational religious call to action

When to use this quote

  • personal trials
  • community leadership
  • social justice
  • physical labor

Key Concepts

Christian duty spiritual perseverance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance perseverance with self‑care?
  • What does “god’s gift” mean in modern life?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the need for rest and mental health.

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