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What Not to Lose.
Woman's Journal.

Don't lose courage, spirit brave
Carry with you, to the grave.

Don't lose time in vain distress
Work, not worry, brings success.

Don't lose hope, who lets her stray
Goes forlornly, all the way.

Don't lose patience, come what will
Patience oft times, out runs skill.

Don't lose gladness, every hour
Blooms for you, some lovely flower.

Foiled though be your dearest plans
Don't loose faith, in God and man.