Poems (Coolidge)/If
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IF
If only I were stronger I d conquer in the fight; When one is weak and ailing 'Tis hard to do the right.
If only I had riches The poor should never need; I envy not the miser With all his love of greed.
If only some would hearken When I wise counsel give, It would not seem so futile For others' good to live.
If only God would let me In mine own way obey, I could be His disciple And tread the narrow way.
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Alas! these "ifs" are blotting A page that might be fair; As God has set the copy, It should be writ—with care.