10991. True Wisdom

1 The world is rich in human lore,
And wise is he who early trains
His mind its riches to explore,
And gather in its golden grains.

2 But wiser he that early seeks
That wisdom whereof we are told
Its merchandise more worth bespeaks
Than merchandise of purest gold.

3 Her price not rubies can command;
All else is dross compared with her;
The length of days is in her hand
And all the honor they confer.

4 O, seek her young! With steadfastness
Cling to her as thy years increase;
For hers are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are paths of peace

Text Information
First Line: The world is rich in human lore
Title: True Wisdom
Author: Salathial C. Kirk
Meter: LM
Language: English
Source: Musings Along the Way (Philadelphia: A. H. Sickler & Company, 1900)
Copyright: Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: PARK STREET
Composer: Frederick Marc Antoine Venua (circa 1810)
Meter: LM
Key: G Major
Copyright: Public Domain



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