Improve the Shining Moments
Author: Robert B. Baird
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1. Improve the shining moments;f 11. Improve the shining moments;
n 2Don’t let them pass you by; n 2Don’t let them pass you by.
3Work while the sun is radiant; 3Work while the sun is radiant;
4Work, for the night draws nigh. 4Work, for the night draws nigh.
5We cannot bid the sunbeams 5We cannot bid the sunbeams
6To lengthen out their stay, 6To lengthen out their stay,
7Nor can we ask the shadow 7Nor can we ask the shadow
8To ever stay away. 8To ever stay away.
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102. Time flies on wings of lightning; 102. Time flies on wings of lightning;
n 11We cannot call it back; n 11We cannot call it back.
12It comes, then passes forward 12It comes, then passes forward
n 13Along its onward track; n 13Along its onward track.
14And if we are not mindful, 14And if we are not mindful,
n 15The chance will fade away; n 15The chance will fade away,
16For life is quick in passing. 16For life is quick in passing.
17’Tis as a single day. 17’Tis as a single day.
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193. As wintertime doth follow 193. As wintertime doth follow
20The pleasant summer days, 20The pleasant summer days,
21So may our joys all vanish 21So may our joys all vanish
22And pass far from our gaze. 22And pass far from our gaze.
23Then should we not endeavor 23Then should we not endeavor
24Each day some point to gain, 24Each day some point to gain,
n 25That we may here be useful, n 25That we may here be useful
26And ev’ry wrong disdain? 26And ev’ry wrong disdain?
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n 284. Improve each shining moment; n 284. Improve each shining moment.
29In this you are secure, 29In this you are secure,
30For promptness bringeth safety 30For promptness bringeth safety
31And blessings rich and pure. 31And blessings rich and pure.
32Let prudence guide your actions; 32Let prudence guide your actions;
33Be honest in your heart; 33Be honest in your heart;
34And God will love and bless you 34And God will love and bless you
t 35And help you to impart. t 35And help to you impart.
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