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Robert W Service - The TrustRobert W Service - The Trust
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Because I`ve eighty years and odd,       And darkling is my day, I now prepare to meet my God,       And for forgiveness pray. Not for salvation is my plea,       Nor Heaven hope,—just rest: Begging: "Dear Father, pardon me,       I did not do my best.       "I did not measure with the Just       To serve my fellow men; But unto levity and lust       I loaned my precious pen. I sorrow for the sacred touch,       And though I toiled with zest, Dear God, have mercy, in-as-much       I did not do my best. "I bless You for the gift you gave       That brought me golden joy; Yet here beside the gentle grave       I grieve for its employ. Have pity, Lord,—so well I know       I failed you in the test, And my last thought is one of woe:       I did not do my best."
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