Battle Quote by Maltbie Davenport Babcock
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1912
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.
