THE SECOND MILE
Stern Duty said, ‘Go walk a mile
And help thy brother bear his load.’
I walked reluctant, but meanwhile,
My heart grew soft with help bestowed.
Then Love said, ‘Go another mile.’
I went, and Duty spoke no more,
But love arose and with a smile
Took all the burden that I bore.
‘Tis ever thus when Duty calls;
If we spring quickly to obey,
Love comes, and whatso’er befalls,
We’re glad to help another day.
The second mile we walk with joy;
Heaven’s peace goes with us on the road,
So let us all our powers employ
To help our brother bear life’s load.
- Stephen Moore -
